[1] Which among the following is termed `Hot Money'?
A.
FII
B.
FDI
C.
ADR
D.
GDR
Ans:
FII
Explanation :
Hot money refers to funds which flow into a country to take advantage of favourable rate of interest in that country FII is a hot money.
[2] In the industrial production of vegetable ghee, the process involved is -
A.
dissociation
B.
reduction
C.
oxidation
D.
ionisation
Ans:
reduction
Explanation :
When hydrogen is bubbled through vegetable oil in presence of finely divided nickel as catalyst at 473 K, the vegetable oils are converted into solid fats. This process is called hydrogenation or hardening of oils.
[3] Which of the following weeds has been found useful to check water pollution caused by industrial affluents?
A.
Parthenium
B.
Elephant grass
C.
Water hyacinth
D.
Both (a) and (c) above
Ans:
Both (a) and (c) above
Explanation :
Effluent is an out flowing of water or gas to a natural body of water, from a structure such as a wastewater treatment plant, sewer pipe, or industrial outfall. Effluent, in engineering, is the stream exiting a chemical reactor.
[4] The term "closure" in Parliamentary terminology implies
A.
the end of session of Parliament
B.
stoppage of debate on a motion
C.
end of a day's proceedings
D.
None of the above
Ans:
stoppage of debate on a motion
Explanation :
The term 'closure' in Parliamentary terminology implies. the end of session of Parliament. stoppage of debate on a motion. end of a day's proceedings.
[5] Which of the following is not correctly matched?
A.
Article 14 — Equality before law
B.
Article 16 — Equal opportunities
C.
Article 17 -- Abolition of titles
D.
Article 18 — Permission of military titles
Ans:
Article 17 -- Abolition of titles
Explanation :
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form article 18 provides for abolition of titles article 19 protects the right to freedom of speech etc
[6] Which of the following Presidents held office for two consecutive terms?
A.
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
B.
Dr. Zaldr Hussain
C.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D.
Both (a) and (c)
Ans:
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Explanation :
Rajendra Prasad, who held office for two consecutive terms, holds the record of serving as President for the longest number of years and securing the highest percentage of votes, polling as high as 98.99 per cent (4,59,698 votes)
[7] Which Amendment Act reduced the voting age from 21 to 18?
A.
42nd
B.
44th
C.
52nd
D.
61st
Ans:
61st
Explanation :
The Sixty-first Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years.
[8] Match the following; a. Vikrama Era 1. A. D. 248 b. Saka Era 2. A. D. 320 c. Kalachuri Era 3. 58 B. C. d. Gupta Era 4. A. D. 78
A.
a1, b2, c3, d4
B.
a3, b4, c1, d2
C.
a4, b3, c2, d1
D.
a2, b1, c4, d3
Ans:
a3, b4, c1, d2
Explanation :
Vikram Era – 58 BC Saka Era – 78 AD Kalachuri Era – 248 AD Gupta Era – 320 AD
[9] There is no life on moon because it has no:
A.
Nitrogen
B.
Sulphur
C.
Oxygen,
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Liquid water cannot persist at the Moon's surface, and water vapor is decomposed by sunlight, with hydrogen quickly lost to outer space. However, scientists have conjectured since the 1960s that water ice could survive in cold, permanently shadowed craters at the Moon's poles.
[10] Losoong is a festival celebrated in -
A.
Tibet
B.
Arunachal Pradesh
C.
Sikkim
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
The Lasoong festival is the most popular festival of Sikkim. It is usually celebrated at the end of the tenth Tibetan lunar month (usually December). It is the most important festival among the Bhutias in India and is marked by the traditional Chaan dancing and merry-making.
[11] The commodity for which India spends the largest amount to import is:
A.
Foodgrains
B.
Crude petroleum
C.
Fertilisers
D.
Iron and Steel
Ans:
Crude petroleum
Explanation :
Crude oil is a naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum product composed of hydrocarbon deposits and other organic materials. A type of fossil fuel, crude oil can be refined to produce usable products such as gasoline, diesel, and various other forms of petrochemicals.
[12] Which categories did Marie Curie win her two different Nobel-Prizes?
A.
Physics and Chemistry
B.
Chemistry and Medicine
C.
Physics and Medicine
D.
Chemistry and Peace
Ans:
Physics and Chemistry
Explanation :
Marie Curie was awarded Nobel Prize in Physics in the year 1903 along with Pierre Curie and Antoine Henry Becquerel. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911.
[13] Michael Phelps won gold medals in swimming events in the Beijing Olympics –
A.
6
B.
7
C.
8
D.
9
Ans:
8
Explanation :
The United States swimmer Michael Phelps won eight gold medals in the Beijing Olympics 2008. He won four gold and two silver medals in the London Olympics 2012.
[14] Spot the odd one from the following:
A.
Tarapur
B.
Trombay
C.
Kalpakkam
D.
Narora
Ans:
Trombay
Explanation :
Tarapur: An atomic power station cansisting of two boiling water reactors, was commissioned in 1969. Trombay: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre was established in 1967. Kalpakkam: Atomic Reactors. Naroro: Atomic Reactors.
[15] Which one of the following players has the unique distinction of Winning 50 Doubles Titles in ATP tour history?
A.
Leander Paes
B.
Andy Roddick
C.
Novak Djokovic
D.
Roger Federer
Ans:
Leander Paes
Explanation :
Leander Paes of India won his 50th Doubles Titles in ATP tour history. He is the 24th player to achieve this feat.
[16] As per the 2011 census, the state with the largest gap in male and female literacy is:
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The rise in female literacy is 9.7 percentage points whereas male literacy rate has increased by 4.5 percentage points (Statement 6.4). In Census 2001, Madhya Pradesh stood 24th in the country in literacy whereas in 2011 it has slipped to 28th position, same as in female literacy rate.
[17] Mahavira was the -
A.
21st Tirthankara
B.
24th Tirthankara
C.
23rd Tirthankara
D.
22nd Tirthankara
Ans:
24th Tirthankara
Explanation :
Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, was the twenty-fourth tirthankara (ford-maker and propagator of dharma) in Jainism who revived and reorganized the religion. He was the spiritual successor of 23rd tirthankara Parshvanatha.
[18] Which one among the following woman scholars challenged the invincible Yajnavalkya in de bate?
A.
Ghosa
B.
Apala
C.
Maitreyi
D.
Gargi
Ans:
Gargi
Explanation :
Gargi Vachaknavi (born about c. 7th century BCE) was an ancient Indian philosopher. In Vedic literature, she is honored as a great natural philosopher, renowned expounder of the Vedas, and known as Brahmavadini, a person with knowledge of Brahma Vidya.
[19] Which one of the following event made the crown of England to take over the Indian Administration?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Buxar
C.
The Carnatic Wars
D.
The Sepoy Mutiny
Ans:
The Sepoy Mutiny
Explanation :
Government of India Act, 1858 was passed to end the rule of company and transferred it to the British crown which was the outcome of 1857 revolt. The British Governor-General of India was given the title of viceroy who became the representative of the monarch.
[20] Who built the famous Dilwara temple at Mount Abu in Rajasthan in the 13th century?
A.
Mahendrapala
B.
Mahipala
C.
Rajyapala
D.
Tejapala
Ans:
Tejapala
Explanation :
Designed by Vastupal Tejpal and built by Vimal Shah between the 11th and 13th century, this temple is renowned for the opulent use of marble and intricate carvings on every hook and corner.
[21] GIS stands for –
A.
Global Institute for Soils
B.
Geographical International Studies
C.
Geographical Information Systems
D.
Global Information Statistics
Ans:
Geographical Information Systems
Explanation :
GIS is a mapping technology that allows the user to create and interact with a variety of maps and data sources. GIS integrates databases with georeferenced spatial data (maps tied to specific known locations).
[22] Which of the following is a Trans-Himalayan river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Yamuna
C.
Sutlej
D.
Ravi
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Sutlej is a trans – Himalayan river Tropical Evergreen — Shillong Monsoon — Siwaliks Temperate — Nilgiris Mangrove — West Bengal
[23] Match the following using codes given below : List I List II (Forest Type) (Regions) (a) Tropical Evergreen 1. Siwaliks (b) Monsoon 2. Shillong (c) Temperate 3. West Bengal (d) Mangrove 4. Nilgiris (a) (b) (c) (d)
A.
2 4 1 3
B.
3 1 4 2
C.
2 1 4 3
D.
3 4 1 2
Ans:
2, 1, 4, 3
Explanation :
Tropical Evergreen – Shillong Monsoon – Siwaliks Temperate – Nilgiris Mangrove – West Bengal
[24] On which river is the Nagarjuna-sagar Project located?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Tapti
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam across the Krishna river at Nagarjuna Sagar which straddles the border between Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh and Nalgonda district, Telangana. Constructed between 1955 and 1967, the dam created a water reservoir with gross storage capacity of 11.472 billion cubic metres (405.1×109 cu ft). The dam is 590 feet (180 m) tall from its deepest foundation and 0.99 miles (1.6 km) long with 26 flood gates which are 42 feet (13 m) wide and 45 feet (14 m) tall.
[25] Suez Canal joins -
A.
Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
D.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
Suez Canal joins Mediterranan Sea with Red Sea. It is an artificial waterway in Egypt extending from Port Said to Suez.
[26] Drug which helps to reduce anxiety and brings about calmness is -
A.
tranquiliser
B.
diuretic
C.
analgesic
D.
antihistamine
Ans:
tranquiliser
Explanation :
Analgesic is a substance that relieves pain. Duretic causes an increase in the flow of urine. Antihistamine is a variety of drugs used to treat allergies, especially Hay Fever.
[27] A keel is absent in:
A.
Chicken
B.
Ostrich
C.
Duck
D.
Peacock
Ans:
Duck
Explanation :
A keel is absent in some of the flightless birds. A keel is an extension of the sternum or breastbone. It is not found in duck.
[28] Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by:
A.
Streptomyces
B.
Aspergillus
C.
Pencillium
D.
Bacillus
Ans:
Pencillium
Explanation :
Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by Penicillium notatium. Examples: tetracyclines, chloroamphenicol or a mixtures of differents antibiotics. "
[29] The pigment that protect plants from harmful effect of ultraviolet rays is:
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Carotenoid
C.
Phycocyanin
D.
Plastid
Ans:
Phycocyanin
Explanation :
Phycocyanin is a pigment-protein complex from the light-harvesting phycobiliprotein family, along with allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin. It is an accessory pigment to chlorophyll.
[30] Glycogen, starch and cellulose are polymers of:
A.
Fructose
B.
Glucose
C.
Lactose
D.
Maltose
Ans:
Glucose
Explanation :
Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6. Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide, a subcategory of carbohydrates. Glucose is mainly made by plants and most algae during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight.
[31] A movement along the demand curve of a commodity occurs due to change in:
A.
income of the consumers
B.
its own price
C.
taste of the consumers
D.
expectations of the consumers
Ans:
its own price
Explanation :
The upward movement of a commodity along a demand curve also occurs due to fall in price of a substitute. The upward movement along a demand curve is caused by change in factors other than the price of a good.
[32] GNP calculation through Expenditure Method does not include:
A.
Gross Domestic Private Investments
B.
Net Foreign Investments
C.
Depreciation Expenditures
D.
Private Consumption Expenditure
Ans:
Net Foreign Investments
Explanation :
GNP includes income earned by citizens and companies abroad, but does not include income earned by foreigners within the country.GNP does not include the services used to produce manufactured goods because their value is included in the price of the finished product.
[33] The Cobb-Douglas Production function Q = ALa K(1-a) is based on -
A.
increasing returns to scale
B.
decreasing returns to scale
C.
constant returns to scale
D.
fluctuating returns to scale
Ans:
constant returns to scale
Explanation :
Definition of constant returns to scale. When an increase in inputs (capital and labour) cause the same proportional increase in output. Constant returns to scale occur when increasing the number of inputs leads to an equivalent increase in the output.
[34] Find the odd one out of the following:
A.
Delhi Transport Corporation
B.
Indian Railways
C.
Kingfisher Airlines
D.
Reliance Industries Limited
Ans:
Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation :
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Reliance owns businesses across India engaged in energy, petrochemicals, textiles, natural resources, retail, and telecommunications. Reliance is one of the most profitable companies in India, the largest publicly traded company in India.
[35] Monetary Policy in India is laid down and executed by -
A.
Union Government
B.
ASSOCHAM
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
FICCI
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the Reserve Bank of India and it is aimed at managing the quantity of money in order to meet the requirements of different sectors of the economy and to increase the pace of economic growth.
[36] Which one of the following subjects is not available on the Union List?
A.
Census
B.
Banking
C.
Trade Union
D.
Foreign Loans
Ans:
Trade Union
Explanation :
A trade union (or a labor union in the U.S.) is an association of workers forming a legal unit or legal personhood, usually called a "bargaining unit", which acts as bargaining agent and legal representative for a unit of employees in all matters of law or right arising from or in the administration of a collective agreement.
[37] ‘Black death' is:
A.
Cancer
B.
Plague
C.
AIDS
D.
Gonorrhoea
Ans:
Plague
Explanation :
Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium or by handling an animal infected with plague.
[38] Stars appear to move from east to west because the -
A.
whole universe is moving from east to west
B.
earth is revolving round the sun
C.
earth is rotating from east to west
D.
earth is rotating from west to east
Ans:
earth is rotating from west to east
Explanation :
The stars appear to move from east to west because of the rotation of the earth. The earth rotates from west to east, around its axis.
[39] On the moon, an astronaut can-not drink lemonade with the help of a straw because:
A.
acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less
B.
there is no atmosphere on the moon
C.
lemonade evaporates instantaneously on the moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
there is no atmosphere on the moon
Explanation :
On the moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because there is no atmosphere on the moon.
[40] A particle moving with uniform speed –
A.
must have uniform velocity
B.
cannot have uniform velocity
C.
may have uniform velocity
D.
will have no velocity
Ans:
may have uniform velocity
Explanation :
If the speed of a body is constant but the direction is changing, the velocity will not be uniform. Therefore, a particle moving with uniform speed may have uniform velocity.
[41] Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called –
A.
Radar
B.
Sonar
C.
Pukar
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Sonar
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
Hot money refers to funds which flow into a country to take advantage of favourable rate of interest in that country FII is a hot money.
[2] In the industrial production of vegetable ghee, the process involved is -
A.
dissociation
B.
reduction
C.
oxidation
D.
ionisation
Ans:
reduction
Explanation :
When hydrogen is bubbled through vegetable oil in presence of finely divided nickel as catalyst at 473 K, the vegetable oils are converted into solid fats. This process is called hydrogenation or hardening of oils.
[3] Which of the following weeds has been found useful to check water pollution caused by industrial affluents?
A.
Parthenium
B.
Elephant grass
C.
Water hyacinth
D.
Both (a) and (c) above
Ans:
Both (a) and (c) above
Explanation :
Effluent is an out flowing of water or gas to a natural body of water, from a structure such as a wastewater treatment plant, sewer pipe, or industrial outfall. Effluent, in engineering, is the stream exiting a chemical reactor.
[4] The term "closure" in Parliamentary terminology implies
A.
the end of session of Parliament
B.
stoppage of debate on a motion
C.
end of a day's proceedings
D.
None of the above
Ans:
stoppage of debate on a motion
Explanation :
The term 'closure' in Parliamentary terminology implies. the end of session of Parliament. stoppage of debate on a motion. end of a day's proceedings.
[5] Which of the following is not correctly matched?
A.
Article 14 — Equality before law
B.
Article 16 — Equal opportunities
C.
Article 17 -- Abolition of titles
D.
Article 18 — Permission of military titles
Ans:
Article 17 -- Abolition of titles
Explanation :
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form article 18 provides for abolition of titles article 19 protects the right to freedom of speech etc
[6] Which of the following Presidents held office for two consecutive terms?
A.
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
B.
Dr. Zaldr Hussain
C.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D.
Both (a) and (c)
Ans:
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Explanation :
Rajendra Prasad, who held office for two consecutive terms, holds the record of serving as President for the longest number of years and securing the highest percentage of votes, polling as high as 98.99 per cent (4,59,698 votes)
[7] Which Amendment Act reduced the voting age from 21 to 18?
A.
42nd
B.
44th
C.
52nd
D.
61st
Ans:
61st
Explanation :
The Sixty-first Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years.
[8] Match the following; a. Vikrama Era 1. A. D. 248 b. Saka Era 2. A. D. 320 c. Kalachuri Era 3. 58 B. C. d. Gupta Era 4. A. D. 78
A.
a1, b2, c3, d4
B.
a3, b4, c1, d2
C.
a4, b3, c2, d1
D.
a2, b1, c4, d3
Ans:
a3, b4, c1, d2
Explanation :
Vikram Era – 58 BC Saka Era – 78 AD Kalachuri Era – 248 AD Gupta Era – 320 AD
[9] There is no life on moon because it has no:
A.
Nitrogen
B.
Sulphur
C.
Oxygen,
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Liquid water cannot persist at the Moon's surface, and water vapor is decomposed by sunlight, with hydrogen quickly lost to outer space. However, scientists have conjectured since the 1960s that water ice could survive in cold, permanently shadowed craters at the Moon's poles.
[10] Losoong is a festival celebrated in -
A.
Tibet
B.
Arunachal Pradesh
C.
Sikkim
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
The Lasoong festival is the most popular festival of Sikkim. It is usually celebrated at the end of the tenth Tibetan lunar month (usually December). It is the most important festival among the Bhutias in India and is marked by the traditional Chaan dancing and merry-making.
[11] The commodity for which India spends the largest amount to import is:
A.
Foodgrains
B.
Crude petroleum
C.
Fertilisers
D.
Iron and Steel
Ans:
Crude petroleum
Explanation :
Crude oil is a naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum product composed of hydrocarbon deposits and other organic materials. A type of fossil fuel, crude oil can be refined to produce usable products such as gasoline, diesel, and various other forms of petrochemicals.
[12] Which categories did Marie Curie win her two different Nobel-Prizes?
A.
Physics and Chemistry
B.
Chemistry and Medicine
C.
Physics and Medicine
D.
Chemistry and Peace
Ans:
Physics and Chemistry
Explanation :
Marie Curie was awarded Nobel Prize in Physics in the year 1903 along with Pierre Curie and Antoine Henry Becquerel. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911.
[13] Michael Phelps won gold medals in swimming events in the Beijing Olympics –
A.
6
B.
7
C.
8
D.
9
Ans:
8
Explanation :
The United States swimmer Michael Phelps won eight gold medals in the Beijing Olympics 2008. He won four gold and two silver medals in the London Olympics 2012.
[14] Spot the odd one from the following:
A.
Tarapur
B.
Trombay
C.
Kalpakkam
D.
Narora
Ans:
Trombay
Explanation :
Tarapur: An atomic power station cansisting of two boiling water reactors, was commissioned in 1969. Trombay: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre was established in 1967. Kalpakkam: Atomic Reactors. Naroro: Atomic Reactors.
[15] Which one of the following players has the unique distinction of Winning 50 Doubles Titles in ATP tour history?
A.
Leander Paes
B.
Andy Roddick
C.
Novak Djokovic
D.
Roger Federer
Ans:
Leander Paes
Explanation :
Leander Paes of India won his 50th Doubles Titles in ATP tour history. He is the 24th player to achieve this feat.
[16] As per the 2011 census, the state with the largest gap in male and female literacy is:
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The rise in female literacy is 9.7 percentage points whereas male literacy rate has increased by 4.5 percentage points (Statement 6.4). In Census 2001, Madhya Pradesh stood 24th in the country in literacy whereas in 2011 it has slipped to 28th position, same as in female literacy rate.
[17] Mahavira was the -
A.
21st Tirthankara
B.
24th Tirthankara
C.
23rd Tirthankara
D.
22nd Tirthankara
Ans:
24th Tirthankara
Explanation :
Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, was the twenty-fourth tirthankara (ford-maker and propagator of dharma) in Jainism who revived and reorganized the religion. He was the spiritual successor of 23rd tirthankara Parshvanatha.
[18] Which one among the following woman scholars challenged the invincible Yajnavalkya in de bate?
A.
Ghosa
B.
Apala
C.
Maitreyi
D.
Gargi
Ans:
Gargi
Explanation :
Gargi Vachaknavi (born about c. 7th century BCE) was an ancient Indian philosopher. In Vedic literature, she is honored as a great natural philosopher, renowned expounder of the Vedas, and known as Brahmavadini, a person with knowledge of Brahma Vidya.
[19] Which one of the following event made the crown of England to take over the Indian Administration?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Buxar
C.
The Carnatic Wars
D.
The Sepoy Mutiny
Ans:
The Sepoy Mutiny
Explanation :
Government of India Act, 1858 was passed to end the rule of company and transferred it to the British crown which was the outcome of 1857 revolt. The British Governor-General of India was given the title of viceroy who became the representative of the monarch.
[20] Who built the famous Dilwara temple at Mount Abu in Rajasthan in the 13th century?
A.
Mahendrapala
B.
Mahipala
C.
Rajyapala
D.
Tejapala
Ans:
Tejapala
Explanation :
Designed by Vastupal Tejpal and built by Vimal Shah between the 11th and 13th century, this temple is renowned for the opulent use of marble and intricate carvings on every hook and corner.
[21] GIS stands for –
A.
Global Institute for Soils
B.
Geographical International Studies
C.
Geographical Information Systems
D.
Global Information Statistics
Ans:
Geographical Information Systems
Explanation :
GIS is a mapping technology that allows the user to create and interact with a variety of maps and data sources. GIS integrates databases with georeferenced spatial data (maps tied to specific known locations).
[22] Which of the following is a Trans-Himalayan river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Yamuna
C.
Sutlej
D.
Ravi
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Sutlej is a trans – Himalayan river Tropical Evergreen — Shillong Monsoon — Siwaliks Temperate — Nilgiris Mangrove — West Bengal
[23] Match the following using codes given below : List I List II (Forest Type) (Regions) (a) Tropical Evergreen 1. Siwaliks (b) Monsoon 2. Shillong (c) Temperate 3. West Bengal (d) Mangrove 4. Nilgiris (a) (b) (c) (d)
A.
2 4 1 3
B.
3 1 4 2
C.
2 1 4 3
D.
3 4 1 2
Ans:
2, 1, 4, 3
Explanation :
Tropical Evergreen – Shillong Monsoon – Siwaliks Temperate – Nilgiris Mangrove – West Bengal
[24] On which river is the Nagarjuna-sagar Project located?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Tapti
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam across the Krishna river at Nagarjuna Sagar which straddles the border between Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh and Nalgonda district, Telangana. Constructed between 1955 and 1967, the dam created a water reservoir with gross storage capacity of 11.472 billion cubic metres (405.1×109 cu ft). The dam is 590 feet (180 m) tall from its deepest foundation and 0.99 miles (1.6 km) long with 26 flood gates which are 42 feet (13 m) wide and 45 feet (14 m) tall.
[25] Suez Canal joins -
A.
Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
D.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
Suez Canal joins Mediterranan Sea with Red Sea. It is an artificial waterway in Egypt extending from Port Said to Suez.
[26] Drug which helps to reduce anxiety and brings about calmness is -
A.
tranquiliser
B.
diuretic
C.
analgesic
D.
antihistamine
Ans:
tranquiliser
Explanation :
Analgesic is a substance that relieves pain. Duretic causes an increase in the flow of urine. Antihistamine is a variety of drugs used to treat allergies, especially Hay Fever.
[27] A keel is absent in:
A.
Chicken
B.
Ostrich
C.
Duck
D.
Peacock
Ans:
Duck
Explanation :
A keel is absent in some of the flightless birds. A keel is an extension of the sternum or breastbone. It is not found in duck.
[28] Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by:
A.
Streptomyces
B.
Aspergillus
C.
Pencillium
D.
Bacillus
Ans:
Pencillium
Explanation :
Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by Penicillium notatium. Examples: tetracyclines, chloroamphenicol or a mixtures of differents antibiotics. "
[29] The pigment that protect plants from harmful effect of ultraviolet rays is:
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Carotenoid
C.
Phycocyanin
D.
Plastid
Ans:
Phycocyanin
Explanation :
Phycocyanin is a pigment-protein complex from the light-harvesting phycobiliprotein family, along with allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin. It is an accessory pigment to chlorophyll.
[30] Glycogen, starch and cellulose are polymers of:
A.
Fructose
B.
Glucose
C.
Lactose
D.
Maltose
Ans:
Glucose
Explanation :
Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6. Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide, a subcategory of carbohydrates. Glucose is mainly made by plants and most algae during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight.
[31] A movement along the demand curve of a commodity occurs due to change in:
A.
income of the consumers
B.
its own price
C.
taste of the consumers
D.
expectations of the consumers
Ans:
its own price
Explanation :
The upward movement of a commodity along a demand curve also occurs due to fall in price of a substitute. The upward movement along a demand curve is caused by change in factors other than the price of a good.
[32] GNP calculation through Expenditure Method does not include:
A.
Gross Domestic Private Investments
B.
Net Foreign Investments
C.
Depreciation Expenditures
D.
Private Consumption Expenditure
Ans:
Net Foreign Investments
Explanation :
GNP includes income earned by citizens and companies abroad, but does not include income earned by foreigners within the country.GNP does not include the services used to produce manufactured goods because their value is included in the price of the finished product.
[33] The Cobb-Douglas Production function Q = ALa K(1-a) is based on -
A.
increasing returns to scale
B.
decreasing returns to scale
C.
constant returns to scale
D.
fluctuating returns to scale
Ans:
constant returns to scale
Explanation :
Definition of constant returns to scale. When an increase in inputs (capital and labour) cause the same proportional increase in output. Constant returns to scale occur when increasing the number of inputs leads to an equivalent increase in the output.
[34] Find the odd one out of the following:
A.
Delhi Transport Corporation
B.
Indian Railways
C.
Kingfisher Airlines
D.
Reliance Industries Limited
Ans:
Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation :
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Reliance owns businesses across India engaged in energy, petrochemicals, textiles, natural resources, retail, and telecommunications. Reliance is one of the most profitable companies in India, the largest publicly traded company in India.
[35] Monetary Policy in India is laid down and executed by -
A.
Union Government
B.
ASSOCHAM
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
FICCI
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the Reserve Bank of India and it is aimed at managing the quantity of money in order to meet the requirements of different sectors of the economy and to increase the pace of economic growth.
[36] Which one of the following subjects is not available on the Union List?
A.
Census
B.
Banking
C.
Trade Union
D.
Foreign Loans
Ans:
Trade Union
Explanation :
A trade union (or a labor union in the U.S.) is an association of workers forming a legal unit or legal personhood, usually called a "bargaining unit", which acts as bargaining agent and legal representative for a unit of employees in all matters of law or right arising from or in the administration of a collective agreement.
[37] ‘Black death' is:
A.
Cancer
B.
Plague
C.
AIDS
D.
Gonorrhoea
Ans:
Plague
Explanation :
Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium or by handling an animal infected with plague.
[38] Stars appear to move from east to west because the -
A.
whole universe is moving from east to west
B.
earth is revolving round the sun
C.
earth is rotating from east to west
D.
earth is rotating from west to east
Ans:
earth is rotating from west to east
Explanation :
The stars appear to move from east to west because of the rotation of the earth. The earth rotates from west to east, around its axis.
[39] On the moon, an astronaut can-not drink lemonade with the help of a straw because:
A.
acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less
B.
there is no atmosphere on the moon
C.
lemonade evaporates instantaneously on the moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
there is no atmosphere on the moon
Explanation :
On the moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because there is no atmosphere on the moon.
[40] A particle moving with uniform speed –
A.
must have uniform velocity
B.
cannot have uniform velocity
C.
may have uniform velocity
D.
will have no velocity
Ans:
may have uniform velocity
Explanation :
If the speed of a body is constant but the direction is changing, the velocity will not be uniform. Therefore, a particle moving with uniform speed may have uniform velocity.
[41] Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called –
A.
Radar
B.
Sonar
C.
Pukar
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Sonar
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
Effluent is an out flowing of water or gas to a natural body of water, from a structure such as a wastewater treatment plant, sewer pipe, or industrial outfall. Effluent, in engineering, is the stream exiting a chemical reactor.
[4] The term "closure" in Parliamentary terminology implies
A.
the end of session of Parliament
B.
stoppage of debate on a motion
C.
end of a day's proceedings
D.
None of the above
Ans:
stoppage of debate on a motion
Explanation :
The term 'closure' in Parliamentary terminology implies. the end of session of Parliament. stoppage of debate on a motion. end of a day's proceedings.
[5] Which of the following is not correctly matched?
A.
Article 14 — Equality before law
B.
Article 16 — Equal opportunities
C.
Article 17 -- Abolition of titles
D.
Article 18 — Permission of military titles
Ans:
Article 17 -- Abolition of titles
Explanation :
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form article 18 provides for abolition of titles article 19 protects the right to freedom of speech etc
[6] Which of the following Presidents held office for two consecutive terms?
A.
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
B.
Dr. Zaldr Hussain
C.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D.
Both (a) and (c)
Ans:
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Explanation :
Rajendra Prasad, who held office for two consecutive terms, holds the record of serving as President for the longest number of years and securing the highest percentage of votes, polling as high as 98.99 per cent (4,59,698 votes)
[7] Which Amendment Act reduced the voting age from 21 to 18?
A.
42nd
B.
44th
C.
52nd
D.
61st
Ans:
61st
Explanation :
The Sixty-first Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years.
[8] Match the following; a. Vikrama Era 1. A. D. 248 b. Saka Era 2. A. D. 320 c. Kalachuri Era 3. 58 B. C. d. Gupta Era 4. A. D. 78
A.
a1, b2, c3, d4
B.
a3, b4, c1, d2
C.
a4, b3, c2, d1
D.
a2, b1, c4, d3
Ans:
a3, b4, c1, d2
Explanation :
Vikram Era – 58 BC Saka Era – 78 AD Kalachuri Era – 248 AD Gupta Era – 320 AD
[9] There is no life on moon because it has no:
A.
Nitrogen
B.
Sulphur
C.
Oxygen,
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Liquid water cannot persist at the Moon's surface, and water vapor is decomposed by sunlight, with hydrogen quickly lost to outer space. However, scientists have conjectured since the 1960s that water ice could survive in cold, permanently shadowed craters at the Moon's poles.
[10] Losoong is a festival celebrated in -
A.
Tibet
B.
Arunachal Pradesh
C.
Sikkim
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
The Lasoong festival is the most popular festival of Sikkim. It is usually celebrated at the end of the tenth Tibetan lunar month (usually December). It is the most important festival among the Bhutias in India and is marked by the traditional Chaan dancing and merry-making.
[11] The commodity for which India spends the largest amount to import is:
A.
Foodgrains
B.
Crude petroleum
C.
Fertilisers
D.
Iron and Steel
Ans:
Crude petroleum
Explanation :
Crude oil is a naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum product composed of hydrocarbon deposits and other organic materials. A type of fossil fuel, crude oil can be refined to produce usable products such as gasoline, diesel, and various other forms of petrochemicals.
[12] Which categories did Marie Curie win her two different Nobel-Prizes?
A.
Physics and Chemistry
B.
Chemistry and Medicine
C.
Physics and Medicine
D.
Chemistry and Peace
Ans:
Physics and Chemistry
Explanation :
Marie Curie was awarded Nobel Prize in Physics in the year 1903 along with Pierre Curie and Antoine Henry Becquerel. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911.
[13] Michael Phelps won gold medals in swimming events in the Beijing Olympics –
A.
6
B.
7
C.
8
D.
9
Ans:
8
Explanation :
The United States swimmer Michael Phelps won eight gold medals in the Beijing Olympics 2008. He won four gold and two silver medals in the London Olympics 2012.
[14] Spot the odd one from the following:
A.
Tarapur
B.
Trombay
C.
Kalpakkam
D.
Narora
Ans:
Trombay
Explanation :
Tarapur: An atomic power station cansisting of two boiling water reactors, was commissioned in 1969. Trombay: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre was established in 1967. Kalpakkam: Atomic Reactors. Naroro: Atomic Reactors.
[15] Which one of the following players has the unique distinction of Winning 50 Doubles Titles in ATP tour history?
A.
Leander Paes
B.
Andy Roddick
C.
Novak Djokovic
D.
Roger Federer
Ans:
Leander Paes
Explanation :
Leander Paes of India won his 50th Doubles Titles in ATP tour history. He is the 24th player to achieve this feat.
[16] As per the 2011 census, the state with the largest gap in male and female literacy is:
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The rise in female literacy is 9.7 percentage points whereas male literacy rate has increased by 4.5 percentage points (Statement 6.4). In Census 2001, Madhya Pradesh stood 24th in the country in literacy whereas in 2011 it has slipped to 28th position, same as in female literacy rate.
[17] Mahavira was the -
A.
21st Tirthankara
B.
24th Tirthankara
C.
23rd Tirthankara
D.
22nd Tirthankara
Ans:
24th Tirthankara
Explanation :
Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, was the twenty-fourth tirthankara (ford-maker and propagator of dharma) in Jainism who revived and reorganized the religion. He was the spiritual successor of 23rd tirthankara Parshvanatha.
[18] Which one among the following woman scholars challenged the invincible Yajnavalkya in de bate?
A.
Ghosa
B.
Apala
C.
Maitreyi
D.
Gargi
Ans:
Gargi
Explanation :
Gargi Vachaknavi (born about c. 7th century BCE) was an ancient Indian philosopher. In Vedic literature, she is honored as a great natural philosopher, renowned expounder of the Vedas, and known as Brahmavadini, a person with knowledge of Brahma Vidya.
[19] Which one of the following event made the crown of England to take over the Indian Administration?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Buxar
C.
The Carnatic Wars
D.
The Sepoy Mutiny
Ans:
The Sepoy Mutiny
Explanation :
Government of India Act, 1858 was passed to end the rule of company and transferred it to the British crown which was the outcome of 1857 revolt. The British Governor-General of India was given the title of viceroy who became the representative of the monarch.
[20] Who built the famous Dilwara temple at Mount Abu in Rajasthan in the 13th century?
A.
Mahendrapala
B.
Mahipala
C.
Rajyapala
D.
Tejapala
Ans:
Tejapala
Explanation :
Designed by Vastupal Tejpal and built by Vimal Shah between the 11th and 13th century, this temple is renowned for the opulent use of marble and intricate carvings on every hook and corner.
[21] GIS stands for –
A.
Global Institute for Soils
B.
Geographical International Studies
C.
Geographical Information Systems
D.
Global Information Statistics
Ans:
Geographical Information Systems
Explanation :
GIS is a mapping technology that allows the user to create and interact with a variety of maps and data sources. GIS integrates databases with georeferenced spatial data (maps tied to specific known locations).
[22] Which of the following is a Trans-Himalayan river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Yamuna
C.
Sutlej
D.
Ravi
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Sutlej is a trans – Himalayan river Tropical Evergreen — Shillong Monsoon — Siwaliks Temperate — Nilgiris Mangrove — West Bengal
[23] Match the following using codes given below : List I List II (Forest Type) (Regions) (a) Tropical Evergreen 1. Siwaliks (b) Monsoon 2. Shillong (c) Temperate 3. West Bengal (d) Mangrove 4. Nilgiris (a) (b) (c) (d)
A.
2 4 1 3
B.
3 1 4 2
C.
2 1 4 3
D.
3 4 1 2
Ans:
2, 1, 4, 3
Explanation :
Tropical Evergreen – Shillong Monsoon – Siwaliks Temperate – Nilgiris Mangrove – West Bengal
[24] On which river is the Nagarjuna-sagar Project located?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Tapti
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam across the Krishna river at Nagarjuna Sagar which straddles the border between Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh and Nalgonda district, Telangana. Constructed between 1955 and 1967, the dam created a water reservoir with gross storage capacity of 11.472 billion cubic metres (405.1×109 cu ft). The dam is 590 feet (180 m) tall from its deepest foundation and 0.99 miles (1.6 km) long with 26 flood gates which are 42 feet (13 m) wide and 45 feet (14 m) tall.
[25] Suez Canal joins -
A.
Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
D.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
Suez Canal joins Mediterranan Sea with Red Sea. It is an artificial waterway in Egypt extending from Port Said to Suez.
[26] Drug which helps to reduce anxiety and brings about calmness is -
A.
tranquiliser
B.
diuretic
C.
analgesic
D.
antihistamine
Ans:
tranquiliser
Explanation :
Analgesic is a substance that relieves pain. Duretic causes an increase in the flow of urine. Antihistamine is a variety of drugs used to treat allergies, especially Hay Fever.
[27] A keel is absent in:
A.
Chicken
B.
Ostrich
C.
Duck
D.
Peacock
Ans:
Duck
Explanation :
A keel is absent in some of the flightless birds. A keel is an extension of the sternum or breastbone. It is not found in duck.
[28] Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by:
A.
Streptomyces
B.
Aspergillus
C.
Pencillium
D.
Bacillus
Ans:
Pencillium
Explanation :
Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by Penicillium notatium. Examples: tetracyclines, chloroamphenicol or a mixtures of differents antibiotics. "
[29] The pigment that protect plants from harmful effect of ultraviolet rays is:
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Carotenoid
C.
Phycocyanin
D.
Plastid
Ans:
Phycocyanin
Explanation :
Phycocyanin is a pigment-protein complex from the light-harvesting phycobiliprotein family, along with allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin. It is an accessory pigment to chlorophyll.
[30] Glycogen, starch and cellulose are polymers of:
A.
Fructose
B.
Glucose
C.
Lactose
D.
Maltose
Ans:
Glucose
Explanation :
Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6. Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide, a subcategory of carbohydrates. Glucose is mainly made by plants and most algae during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight.
[31] A movement along the demand curve of a commodity occurs due to change in:
A.
income of the consumers
B.
its own price
C.
taste of the consumers
D.
expectations of the consumers
Ans:
its own price
Explanation :
The upward movement of a commodity along a demand curve also occurs due to fall in price of a substitute. The upward movement along a demand curve is caused by change in factors other than the price of a good.
[32] GNP calculation through Expenditure Method does not include:
A.
Gross Domestic Private Investments
B.
Net Foreign Investments
C.
Depreciation Expenditures
D.
Private Consumption Expenditure
Ans:
Net Foreign Investments
Explanation :
GNP includes income earned by citizens and companies abroad, but does not include income earned by foreigners within the country.GNP does not include the services used to produce manufactured goods because their value is included in the price of the finished product.
[33] The Cobb-Douglas Production function Q = ALa K(1-a) is based on -
A.
increasing returns to scale
B.
decreasing returns to scale
C.
constant returns to scale
D.
fluctuating returns to scale
Ans:
constant returns to scale
Explanation :
Definition of constant returns to scale. When an increase in inputs (capital and labour) cause the same proportional increase in output. Constant returns to scale occur when increasing the number of inputs leads to an equivalent increase in the output.
[34] Find the odd one out of the following:
A.
Delhi Transport Corporation
B.
Indian Railways
C.
Kingfisher Airlines
D.
Reliance Industries Limited
Ans:
Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation :
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Reliance owns businesses across India engaged in energy, petrochemicals, textiles, natural resources, retail, and telecommunications. Reliance is one of the most profitable companies in India, the largest publicly traded company in India.
[35] Monetary Policy in India is laid down and executed by -
A.
Union Government
B.
ASSOCHAM
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
FICCI
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the Reserve Bank of India and it is aimed at managing the quantity of money in order to meet the requirements of different sectors of the economy and to increase the pace of economic growth.
[36] Which one of the following subjects is not available on the Union List?
A.
Census
B.
Banking
C.
Trade Union
D.
Foreign Loans
Ans:
Trade Union
Explanation :
A trade union (or a labor union in the U.S.) is an association of workers forming a legal unit or legal personhood, usually called a "bargaining unit", which acts as bargaining agent and legal representative for a unit of employees in all matters of law or right arising from or in the administration of a collective agreement.
[37] ‘Black death' is:
A.
Cancer
B.
Plague
C.
AIDS
D.
Gonorrhoea
Ans:
Plague
Explanation :
Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium or by handling an animal infected with plague.
[38] Stars appear to move from east to west because the -
A.
whole universe is moving from east to west
B.
earth is revolving round the sun
C.
earth is rotating from east to west
D.
earth is rotating from west to east
Ans:
earth is rotating from west to east
Explanation :
The stars appear to move from east to west because of the rotation of the earth. The earth rotates from west to east, around its axis.
[39] On the moon, an astronaut can-not drink lemonade with the help of a straw because:
A.
acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less
B.
there is no atmosphere on the moon
C.
lemonade evaporates instantaneously on the moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
there is no atmosphere on the moon
Explanation :
On the moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because there is no atmosphere on the moon.
[40] A particle moving with uniform speed –
A.
must have uniform velocity
B.
cannot have uniform velocity
C.
may have uniform velocity
D.
will have no velocity
Ans:
may have uniform velocity
Explanation :
If the speed of a body is constant but the direction is changing, the velocity will not be uniform. Therefore, a particle moving with uniform speed may have uniform velocity.
[41] Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called –
A.
Radar
B.
Sonar
C.
Pukar
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Sonar
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form article 18 provides for abolition of titles article 19 protects the right to freedom of speech etc
[6] Which of the following Presidents held office for two consecutive terms?
A.
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
B.
Dr. Zaldr Hussain
C.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D.
Both (a) and (c)
Ans:
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Explanation :
Rajendra Prasad, who held office for two consecutive terms, holds the record of serving as President for the longest number of years and securing the highest percentage of votes, polling as high as 98.99 per cent (4,59,698 votes)
[7] Which Amendment Act reduced the voting age from 21 to 18?
A.
42nd
B.
44th
C.
52nd
D.
61st
Ans:
61st
Explanation :
The Sixty-first Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years.
[8] Match the following; a. Vikrama Era 1. A. D. 248 b. Saka Era 2. A. D. 320 c. Kalachuri Era 3. 58 B. C. d. Gupta Era 4. A. D. 78
A.
a1, b2, c3, d4
B.
a3, b4, c1, d2
C.
a4, b3, c2, d1
D.
a2, b1, c4, d3
Ans:
a3, b4, c1, d2
Explanation :
Vikram Era – 58 BC Saka Era – 78 AD Kalachuri Era – 248 AD Gupta Era – 320 AD
[9] There is no life on moon because it has no:
A.
Nitrogen
B.
Sulphur
C.
Oxygen,
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Liquid water cannot persist at the Moon's surface, and water vapor is decomposed by sunlight, with hydrogen quickly lost to outer space. However, scientists have conjectured since the 1960s that water ice could survive in cold, permanently shadowed craters at the Moon's poles.
[10] Losoong is a festival celebrated in -
A.
Tibet
B.
Arunachal Pradesh
C.
Sikkim
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
The Lasoong festival is the most popular festival of Sikkim. It is usually celebrated at the end of the tenth Tibetan lunar month (usually December). It is the most important festival among the Bhutias in India and is marked by the traditional Chaan dancing and merry-making.
[11] The commodity for which India spends the largest amount to import is:
A.
Foodgrains
B.
Crude petroleum
C.
Fertilisers
D.
Iron and Steel
Ans:
Crude petroleum
Explanation :
Crude oil is a naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum product composed of hydrocarbon deposits and other organic materials. A type of fossil fuel, crude oil can be refined to produce usable products such as gasoline, diesel, and various other forms of petrochemicals.
[12] Which categories did Marie Curie win her two different Nobel-Prizes?
A.
Physics and Chemistry
B.
Chemistry and Medicine
C.
Physics and Medicine
D.
Chemistry and Peace
Ans:
Physics and Chemistry
Explanation :
Marie Curie was awarded Nobel Prize in Physics in the year 1903 along with Pierre Curie and Antoine Henry Becquerel. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911.
[13] Michael Phelps won gold medals in swimming events in the Beijing Olympics –
A.
6
B.
7
C.
8
D.
9
Ans:
8
Explanation :
The United States swimmer Michael Phelps won eight gold medals in the Beijing Olympics 2008. He won four gold and two silver medals in the London Olympics 2012.
[14] Spot the odd one from the following:
A.
Tarapur
B.
Trombay
C.
Kalpakkam
D.
Narora
Ans:
Trombay
Explanation :
Tarapur: An atomic power station cansisting of two boiling water reactors, was commissioned in 1969. Trombay: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre was established in 1967. Kalpakkam: Atomic Reactors. Naroro: Atomic Reactors.
[15] Which one of the following players has the unique distinction of Winning 50 Doubles Titles in ATP tour history?
A.
Leander Paes
B.
Andy Roddick
C.
Novak Djokovic
D.
Roger Federer
Ans:
Leander Paes
Explanation :
Leander Paes of India won his 50th Doubles Titles in ATP tour history. He is the 24th player to achieve this feat.
[16] As per the 2011 census, the state with the largest gap in male and female literacy is:
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The rise in female literacy is 9.7 percentage points whereas male literacy rate has increased by 4.5 percentage points (Statement 6.4). In Census 2001, Madhya Pradesh stood 24th in the country in literacy whereas in 2011 it has slipped to 28th position, same as in female literacy rate.
[17] Mahavira was the -
A.
21st Tirthankara
B.
24th Tirthankara
C.
23rd Tirthankara
D.
22nd Tirthankara
Ans:
24th Tirthankara
Explanation :
Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, was the twenty-fourth tirthankara (ford-maker and propagator of dharma) in Jainism who revived and reorganized the religion. He was the spiritual successor of 23rd tirthankara Parshvanatha.
[18] Which one among the following woman scholars challenged the invincible Yajnavalkya in de bate?
A.
Ghosa
B.
Apala
C.
Maitreyi
D.
Gargi
Ans:
Gargi
Explanation :
Gargi Vachaknavi (born about c. 7th century BCE) was an ancient Indian philosopher. In Vedic literature, she is honored as a great natural philosopher, renowned expounder of the Vedas, and known as Brahmavadini, a person with knowledge of Brahma Vidya.
[19] Which one of the following event made the crown of England to take over the Indian Administration?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Buxar
C.
The Carnatic Wars
D.
The Sepoy Mutiny
Ans:
The Sepoy Mutiny
Explanation :
Government of India Act, 1858 was passed to end the rule of company and transferred it to the British crown which was the outcome of 1857 revolt. The British Governor-General of India was given the title of viceroy who became the representative of the monarch.
[20] Who built the famous Dilwara temple at Mount Abu in Rajasthan in the 13th century?
A.
Mahendrapala
B.
Mahipala
C.
Rajyapala
D.
Tejapala
Ans:
Tejapala
Explanation :
Designed by Vastupal Tejpal and built by Vimal Shah between the 11th and 13th century, this temple is renowned for the opulent use of marble and intricate carvings on every hook and corner.
[21] GIS stands for –
A.
Global Institute for Soils
B.
Geographical International Studies
C.
Geographical Information Systems
D.
Global Information Statistics
Ans:
Geographical Information Systems
Explanation :
GIS is a mapping technology that allows the user to create and interact with a variety of maps and data sources. GIS integrates databases with georeferenced spatial data (maps tied to specific known locations).
[22] Which of the following is a Trans-Himalayan river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Yamuna
C.
Sutlej
D.
Ravi
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Sutlej is a trans – Himalayan river Tropical Evergreen — Shillong Monsoon — Siwaliks Temperate — Nilgiris Mangrove — West Bengal
[23] Match the following using codes given below : List I List II (Forest Type) (Regions) (a) Tropical Evergreen 1. Siwaliks (b) Monsoon 2. Shillong (c) Temperate 3. West Bengal (d) Mangrove 4. Nilgiris (a) (b) (c) (d)
A.
2 4 1 3
B.
3 1 4 2
C.
2 1 4 3
D.
3 4 1 2
Ans:
2, 1, 4, 3
Explanation :
Tropical Evergreen – Shillong Monsoon – Siwaliks Temperate – Nilgiris Mangrove – West Bengal
[24] On which river is the Nagarjuna-sagar Project located?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Tapti
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam across the Krishna river at Nagarjuna Sagar which straddles the border between Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh and Nalgonda district, Telangana. Constructed between 1955 and 1967, the dam created a water reservoir with gross storage capacity of 11.472 billion cubic metres (405.1×109 cu ft). The dam is 590 feet (180 m) tall from its deepest foundation and 0.99 miles (1.6 km) long with 26 flood gates which are 42 feet (13 m) wide and 45 feet (14 m) tall.
[25] Suez Canal joins -
A.
Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
D.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
Suez Canal joins Mediterranan Sea with Red Sea. It is an artificial waterway in Egypt extending from Port Said to Suez.
[26] Drug which helps to reduce anxiety and brings about calmness is -
A.
tranquiliser
B.
diuretic
C.
analgesic
D.
antihistamine
Ans:
tranquiliser
Explanation :
Analgesic is a substance that relieves pain. Duretic causes an increase in the flow of urine. Antihistamine is a variety of drugs used to treat allergies, especially Hay Fever.
[27] A keel is absent in:
A.
Chicken
B.
Ostrich
C.
Duck
D.
Peacock
Ans:
Duck
Explanation :
A keel is absent in some of the flightless birds. A keel is an extension of the sternum or breastbone. It is not found in duck.
[28] Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by:
A.
Streptomyces
B.
Aspergillus
C.
Pencillium
D.
Bacillus
Ans:
Pencillium
Explanation :
Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by Penicillium notatium. Examples: tetracyclines, chloroamphenicol or a mixtures of differents antibiotics. "
[29] The pigment that protect plants from harmful effect of ultraviolet rays is:
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Carotenoid
C.
Phycocyanin
D.
Plastid
Ans:
Phycocyanin
Explanation :
Phycocyanin is a pigment-protein complex from the light-harvesting phycobiliprotein family, along with allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin. It is an accessory pigment to chlorophyll.
[30] Glycogen, starch and cellulose are polymers of:
A.
Fructose
B.
Glucose
C.
Lactose
D.
Maltose
Ans:
Glucose
Explanation :
Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6. Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide, a subcategory of carbohydrates. Glucose is mainly made by plants and most algae during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight.
[31] A movement along the demand curve of a commodity occurs due to change in:
A.
income of the consumers
B.
its own price
C.
taste of the consumers
D.
expectations of the consumers
Ans:
its own price
Explanation :
The upward movement of a commodity along a demand curve also occurs due to fall in price of a substitute. The upward movement along a demand curve is caused by change in factors other than the price of a good.
[32] GNP calculation through Expenditure Method does not include:
A.
Gross Domestic Private Investments
B.
Net Foreign Investments
C.
Depreciation Expenditures
D.
Private Consumption Expenditure
Ans:
Net Foreign Investments
Explanation :
GNP includes income earned by citizens and companies abroad, but does not include income earned by foreigners within the country.GNP does not include the services used to produce manufactured goods because their value is included in the price of the finished product.
[33] The Cobb-Douglas Production function Q = ALa K(1-a) is based on -
A.
increasing returns to scale
B.
decreasing returns to scale
C.
constant returns to scale
D.
fluctuating returns to scale
Ans:
constant returns to scale
Explanation :
Definition of constant returns to scale. When an increase in inputs (capital and labour) cause the same proportional increase in output. Constant returns to scale occur when increasing the number of inputs leads to an equivalent increase in the output.
[34] Find the odd one out of the following:
A.
Delhi Transport Corporation
B.
Indian Railways
C.
Kingfisher Airlines
D.
Reliance Industries Limited
Ans:
Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation :
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Reliance owns businesses across India engaged in energy, petrochemicals, textiles, natural resources, retail, and telecommunications. Reliance is one of the most profitable companies in India, the largest publicly traded company in India.
[35] Monetary Policy in India is laid down and executed by -
A.
Union Government
B.
ASSOCHAM
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
FICCI
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the Reserve Bank of India and it is aimed at managing the quantity of money in order to meet the requirements of different sectors of the economy and to increase the pace of economic growth.
[36] Which one of the following subjects is not available on the Union List?
A.
Census
B.
Banking
C.
Trade Union
D.
Foreign Loans
Ans:
Trade Union
Explanation :
A trade union (or a labor union in the U.S.) is an association of workers forming a legal unit or legal personhood, usually called a "bargaining unit", which acts as bargaining agent and legal representative for a unit of employees in all matters of law or right arising from or in the administration of a collective agreement.
[37] ‘Black death' is:
A.
Cancer
B.
Plague
C.
AIDS
D.
Gonorrhoea
Ans:
Plague
Explanation :
Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium or by handling an animal infected with plague.
[38] Stars appear to move from east to west because the -
A.
whole universe is moving from east to west
B.
earth is revolving round the sun
C.
earth is rotating from east to west
D.
earth is rotating from west to east
Ans:
earth is rotating from west to east
Explanation :
The stars appear to move from east to west because of the rotation of the earth. The earth rotates from west to east, around its axis.
[39] On the moon, an astronaut can-not drink lemonade with the help of a straw because:
A.
acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less
B.
there is no atmosphere on the moon
C.
lemonade evaporates instantaneously on the moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
there is no atmosphere on the moon
Explanation :
On the moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because there is no atmosphere on the moon.
[40] A particle moving with uniform speed –
A.
must have uniform velocity
B.
cannot have uniform velocity
C.
may have uniform velocity
D.
will have no velocity
Ans:
may have uniform velocity
Explanation :
If the speed of a body is constant but the direction is changing, the velocity will not be uniform. Therefore, a particle moving with uniform speed may have uniform velocity.
[41] Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called –
A.
Radar
B.
Sonar
C.
Pukar
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Sonar
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
The Sixty-first Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years.
[8] Match the following; a. Vikrama Era 1. A. D. 248 b. Saka Era 2. A. D. 320 c. Kalachuri Era 3. 58 B. C. d. Gupta Era 4. A. D. 78
A.
a1, b2, c3, d4
B.
a3, b4, c1, d2
C.
a4, b3, c2, d1
D.
a2, b1, c4, d3
Ans:
a3, b4, c1, d2
Explanation :
Vikram Era – 58 BC Saka Era – 78 AD Kalachuri Era – 248 AD Gupta Era – 320 AD
[9] There is no life on moon because it has no:
A.
Nitrogen
B.
Sulphur
C.
Oxygen,
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Liquid water cannot persist at the Moon's surface, and water vapor is decomposed by sunlight, with hydrogen quickly lost to outer space. However, scientists have conjectured since the 1960s that water ice could survive in cold, permanently shadowed craters at the Moon's poles.
[10] Losoong is a festival celebrated in -
A.
Tibet
B.
Arunachal Pradesh
C.
Sikkim
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
The Lasoong festival is the most popular festival of Sikkim. It is usually celebrated at the end of the tenth Tibetan lunar month (usually December). It is the most important festival among the Bhutias in India and is marked by the traditional Chaan dancing and merry-making.
[11] The commodity for which India spends the largest amount to import is:
A.
Foodgrains
B.
Crude petroleum
C.
Fertilisers
D.
Iron and Steel
Ans:
Crude petroleum
Explanation :
Crude oil is a naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum product composed of hydrocarbon deposits and other organic materials. A type of fossil fuel, crude oil can be refined to produce usable products such as gasoline, diesel, and various other forms of petrochemicals.
[12] Which categories did Marie Curie win her two different Nobel-Prizes?
A.
Physics and Chemistry
B.
Chemistry and Medicine
C.
Physics and Medicine
D.
Chemistry and Peace
Ans:
Physics and Chemistry
Explanation :
Marie Curie was awarded Nobel Prize in Physics in the year 1903 along with Pierre Curie and Antoine Henry Becquerel. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911.
[13] Michael Phelps won gold medals in swimming events in the Beijing Olympics –
A.
6
B.
7
C.
8
D.
9
Ans:
8
Explanation :
The United States swimmer Michael Phelps won eight gold medals in the Beijing Olympics 2008. He won four gold and two silver medals in the London Olympics 2012.
[14] Spot the odd one from the following:
A.
Tarapur
B.
Trombay
C.
Kalpakkam
D.
Narora
Ans:
Trombay
Explanation :
Tarapur: An atomic power station cansisting of two boiling water reactors, was commissioned in 1969. Trombay: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre was established in 1967. Kalpakkam: Atomic Reactors. Naroro: Atomic Reactors.
[15] Which one of the following players has the unique distinction of Winning 50 Doubles Titles in ATP tour history?
A.
Leander Paes
B.
Andy Roddick
C.
Novak Djokovic
D.
Roger Federer
Ans:
Leander Paes
Explanation :
Leander Paes of India won his 50th Doubles Titles in ATP tour history. He is the 24th player to achieve this feat.
[16] As per the 2011 census, the state with the largest gap in male and female literacy is:
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The rise in female literacy is 9.7 percentage points whereas male literacy rate has increased by 4.5 percentage points (Statement 6.4). In Census 2001, Madhya Pradesh stood 24th in the country in literacy whereas in 2011 it has slipped to 28th position, same as in female literacy rate.
[17] Mahavira was the -
A.
21st Tirthankara
B.
24th Tirthankara
C.
23rd Tirthankara
D.
22nd Tirthankara
Ans:
24th Tirthankara
Explanation :
Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, was the twenty-fourth tirthankara (ford-maker and propagator of dharma) in Jainism who revived and reorganized the religion. He was the spiritual successor of 23rd tirthankara Parshvanatha.
[18] Which one among the following woman scholars challenged the invincible Yajnavalkya in de bate?
A.
Ghosa
B.
Apala
C.
Maitreyi
D.
Gargi
Ans:
Gargi
Explanation :
Gargi Vachaknavi (born about c. 7th century BCE) was an ancient Indian philosopher. In Vedic literature, she is honored as a great natural philosopher, renowned expounder of the Vedas, and known as Brahmavadini, a person with knowledge of Brahma Vidya.
[19] Which one of the following event made the crown of England to take over the Indian Administration?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Buxar
C.
The Carnatic Wars
D.
The Sepoy Mutiny
Ans:
The Sepoy Mutiny
Explanation :
Government of India Act, 1858 was passed to end the rule of company and transferred it to the British crown which was the outcome of 1857 revolt. The British Governor-General of India was given the title of viceroy who became the representative of the monarch.
[20] Who built the famous Dilwara temple at Mount Abu in Rajasthan in the 13th century?
A.
Mahendrapala
B.
Mahipala
C.
Rajyapala
D.
Tejapala
Ans:
Tejapala
Explanation :
Designed by Vastupal Tejpal and built by Vimal Shah between the 11th and 13th century, this temple is renowned for the opulent use of marble and intricate carvings on every hook and corner.
[21] GIS stands for –
A.
Global Institute for Soils
B.
Geographical International Studies
C.
Geographical Information Systems
D.
Global Information Statistics
Ans:
Geographical Information Systems
Explanation :
GIS is a mapping technology that allows the user to create and interact with a variety of maps and data sources. GIS integrates databases with georeferenced spatial data (maps tied to specific known locations).
[22] Which of the following is a Trans-Himalayan river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Yamuna
C.
Sutlej
D.
Ravi
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Sutlej is a trans – Himalayan river Tropical Evergreen — Shillong Monsoon — Siwaliks Temperate — Nilgiris Mangrove — West Bengal
[23] Match the following using codes given below : List I List II (Forest Type) (Regions) (a) Tropical Evergreen 1. Siwaliks (b) Monsoon 2. Shillong (c) Temperate 3. West Bengal (d) Mangrove 4. Nilgiris (a) (b) (c) (d)
A.
2 4 1 3
B.
3 1 4 2
C.
2 1 4 3
D.
3 4 1 2
Ans:
2, 1, 4, 3
Explanation :
Tropical Evergreen – Shillong Monsoon – Siwaliks Temperate – Nilgiris Mangrove – West Bengal
[24] On which river is the Nagarjuna-sagar Project located?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Tapti
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam across the Krishna river at Nagarjuna Sagar which straddles the border between Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh and Nalgonda district, Telangana. Constructed between 1955 and 1967, the dam created a water reservoir with gross storage capacity of 11.472 billion cubic metres (405.1×109 cu ft). The dam is 590 feet (180 m) tall from its deepest foundation and 0.99 miles (1.6 km) long with 26 flood gates which are 42 feet (13 m) wide and 45 feet (14 m) tall.
[25] Suez Canal joins -
A.
Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
D.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
Suez Canal joins Mediterranan Sea with Red Sea. It is an artificial waterway in Egypt extending from Port Said to Suez.
[26] Drug which helps to reduce anxiety and brings about calmness is -
A.
tranquiliser
B.
diuretic
C.
analgesic
D.
antihistamine
Ans:
tranquiliser
Explanation :
Analgesic is a substance that relieves pain. Duretic causes an increase in the flow of urine. Antihistamine is a variety of drugs used to treat allergies, especially Hay Fever.
[27] A keel is absent in:
A.
Chicken
B.
Ostrich
C.
Duck
D.
Peacock
Ans:
Duck
Explanation :
A keel is absent in some of the flightless birds. A keel is an extension of the sternum or breastbone. It is not found in duck.
[28] Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by:
A.
Streptomyces
B.
Aspergillus
C.
Pencillium
D.
Bacillus
Ans:
Pencillium
Explanation :
Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by Penicillium notatium. Examples: tetracyclines, chloroamphenicol or a mixtures of differents antibiotics. "
[29] The pigment that protect plants from harmful effect of ultraviolet rays is:
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Carotenoid
C.
Phycocyanin
D.
Plastid
Ans:
Phycocyanin
Explanation :
Phycocyanin is a pigment-protein complex from the light-harvesting phycobiliprotein family, along with allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin. It is an accessory pigment to chlorophyll.
[30] Glycogen, starch and cellulose are polymers of:
A.
Fructose
B.
Glucose
C.
Lactose
D.
Maltose
Ans:
Glucose
Explanation :
Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6. Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide, a subcategory of carbohydrates. Glucose is mainly made by plants and most algae during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight.
[31] A movement along the demand curve of a commodity occurs due to change in:
A.
income of the consumers
B.
its own price
C.
taste of the consumers
D.
expectations of the consumers
Ans:
its own price
Explanation :
The upward movement of a commodity along a demand curve also occurs due to fall in price of a substitute. The upward movement along a demand curve is caused by change in factors other than the price of a good.
[32] GNP calculation through Expenditure Method does not include:
A.
Gross Domestic Private Investments
B.
Net Foreign Investments
C.
Depreciation Expenditures
D.
Private Consumption Expenditure
Ans:
Net Foreign Investments
Explanation :
GNP includes income earned by citizens and companies abroad, but does not include income earned by foreigners within the country.GNP does not include the services used to produce manufactured goods because their value is included in the price of the finished product.
[33] The Cobb-Douglas Production function Q = ALa K(1-a) is based on -
A.
increasing returns to scale
B.
decreasing returns to scale
C.
constant returns to scale
D.
fluctuating returns to scale
Ans:
constant returns to scale
Explanation :
Definition of constant returns to scale. When an increase in inputs (capital and labour) cause the same proportional increase in output. Constant returns to scale occur when increasing the number of inputs leads to an equivalent increase in the output.
[34] Find the odd one out of the following:
A.
Delhi Transport Corporation
B.
Indian Railways
C.
Kingfisher Airlines
D.
Reliance Industries Limited
Ans:
Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation :
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Reliance owns businesses across India engaged in energy, petrochemicals, textiles, natural resources, retail, and telecommunications. Reliance is one of the most profitable companies in India, the largest publicly traded company in India.
[35] Monetary Policy in India is laid down and executed by -
A.
Union Government
B.
ASSOCHAM
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
FICCI
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the Reserve Bank of India and it is aimed at managing the quantity of money in order to meet the requirements of different sectors of the economy and to increase the pace of economic growth.
[36] Which one of the following subjects is not available on the Union List?
A.
Census
B.
Banking
C.
Trade Union
D.
Foreign Loans
Ans:
Trade Union
Explanation :
A trade union (or a labor union in the U.S.) is an association of workers forming a legal unit or legal personhood, usually called a "bargaining unit", which acts as bargaining agent and legal representative for a unit of employees in all matters of law or right arising from or in the administration of a collective agreement.
[37] ‘Black death' is:
A.
Cancer
B.
Plague
C.
AIDS
D.
Gonorrhoea
Ans:
Plague
Explanation :
Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium or by handling an animal infected with plague.
[38] Stars appear to move from east to west because the -
A.
whole universe is moving from east to west
B.
earth is revolving round the sun
C.
earth is rotating from east to west
D.
earth is rotating from west to east
Ans:
earth is rotating from west to east
Explanation :
The stars appear to move from east to west because of the rotation of the earth. The earth rotates from west to east, around its axis.
[39] On the moon, an astronaut can-not drink lemonade with the help of a straw because:
A.
acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less
B.
there is no atmosphere on the moon
C.
lemonade evaporates instantaneously on the moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
there is no atmosphere on the moon
Explanation :
On the moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because there is no atmosphere on the moon.
[40] A particle moving with uniform speed –
A.
must have uniform velocity
B.
cannot have uniform velocity
C.
may have uniform velocity
D.
will have no velocity
Ans:
may have uniform velocity
Explanation :
If the speed of a body is constant but the direction is changing, the velocity will not be uniform. Therefore, a particle moving with uniform speed may have uniform velocity.
[41] Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called –
A.
Radar
B.
Sonar
C.
Pukar
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Sonar
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
Liquid water cannot persist at the Moon's surface, and water vapor is decomposed by sunlight, with hydrogen quickly lost to outer space. However, scientists have conjectured since the 1960s that water ice could survive in cold, permanently shadowed craters at the Moon's poles.
[10] Losoong is a festival celebrated in -
A.
Tibet
B.
Arunachal Pradesh
C.
Sikkim
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
The Lasoong festival is the most popular festival of Sikkim. It is usually celebrated at the end of the tenth Tibetan lunar month (usually December). It is the most important festival among the Bhutias in India and is marked by the traditional Chaan dancing and merry-making.
[11] The commodity for which India spends the largest amount to import is:
A.
Foodgrains
B.
Crude petroleum
C.
Fertilisers
D.
Iron and Steel
Ans:
Crude petroleum
Explanation :
Crude oil is a naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum product composed of hydrocarbon deposits and other organic materials. A type of fossil fuel, crude oil can be refined to produce usable products such as gasoline, diesel, and various other forms of petrochemicals.
[12] Which categories did Marie Curie win her two different Nobel-Prizes?
A.
Physics and Chemistry
B.
Chemistry and Medicine
C.
Physics and Medicine
D.
Chemistry and Peace
Ans:
Physics and Chemistry
Explanation :
Marie Curie was awarded Nobel Prize in Physics in the year 1903 along with Pierre Curie and Antoine Henry Becquerel. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911.
[13] Michael Phelps won gold medals in swimming events in the Beijing Olympics –
A.
6
B.
7
C.
8
D.
9
Ans:
8
Explanation :
The United States swimmer Michael Phelps won eight gold medals in the Beijing Olympics 2008. He won four gold and two silver medals in the London Olympics 2012.
[14] Spot the odd one from the following:
A.
Tarapur
B.
Trombay
C.
Kalpakkam
D.
Narora
Ans:
Trombay
Explanation :
Tarapur: An atomic power station cansisting of two boiling water reactors, was commissioned in 1969. Trombay: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre was established in 1967. Kalpakkam: Atomic Reactors. Naroro: Atomic Reactors.
[15] Which one of the following players has the unique distinction of Winning 50 Doubles Titles in ATP tour history?
A.
Leander Paes
B.
Andy Roddick
C.
Novak Djokovic
D.
Roger Federer
Ans:
Leander Paes
Explanation :
Leander Paes of India won his 50th Doubles Titles in ATP tour history. He is the 24th player to achieve this feat.
[16] As per the 2011 census, the state with the largest gap in male and female literacy is:
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The rise in female literacy is 9.7 percentage points whereas male literacy rate has increased by 4.5 percentage points (Statement 6.4). In Census 2001, Madhya Pradesh stood 24th in the country in literacy whereas in 2011 it has slipped to 28th position, same as in female literacy rate.
[17] Mahavira was the -
A.
21st Tirthankara
B.
24th Tirthankara
C.
23rd Tirthankara
D.
22nd Tirthankara
Ans:
24th Tirthankara
Explanation :
Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, was the twenty-fourth tirthankara (ford-maker and propagator of dharma) in Jainism who revived and reorganized the religion. He was the spiritual successor of 23rd tirthankara Parshvanatha.
[18] Which one among the following woman scholars challenged the invincible Yajnavalkya in de bate?
A.
Ghosa
B.
Apala
C.
Maitreyi
D.
Gargi
Ans:
Gargi
Explanation :
Gargi Vachaknavi (born about c. 7th century BCE) was an ancient Indian philosopher. In Vedic literature, she is honored as a great natural philosopher, renowned expounder of the Vedas, and known as Brahmavadini, a person with knowledge of Brahma Vidya.
[19] Which one of the following event made the crown of England to take over the Indian Administration?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Buxar
C.
The Carnatic Wars
D.
The Sepoy Mutiny
Ans:
The Sepoy Mutiny
Explanation :
Government of India Act, 1858 was passed to end the rule of company and transferred it to the British crown which was the outcome of 1857 revolt. The British Governor-General of India was given the title of viceroy who became the representative of the monarch.
[20] Who built the famous Dilwara temple at Mount Abu in Rajasthan in the 13th century?
A.
Mahendrapala
B.
Mahipala
C.
Rajyapala
D.
Tejapala
Ans:
Tejapala
Explanation :
Designed by Vastupal Tejpal and built by Vimal Shah between the 11th and 13th century, this temple is renowned for the opulent use of marble and intricate carvings on every hook and corner.
[21] GIS stands for –
A.
Global Institute for Soils
B.
Geographical International Studies
C.
Geographical Information Systems
D.
Global Information Statistics
Ans:
Geographical Information Systems
Explanation :
GIS is a mapping technology that allows the user to create and interact with a variety of maps and data sources. GIS integrates databases with georeferenced spatial data (maps tied to specific known locations).
[22] Which of the following is a Trans-Himalayan river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Yamuna
C.
Sutlej
D.
Ravi
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Sutlej is a trans – Himalayan river Tropical Evergreen — Shillong Monsoon — Siwaliks Temperate — Nilgiris Mangrove — West Bengal
[23] Match the following using codes given below : List I List II (Forest Type) (Regions) (a) Tropical Evergreen 1. Siwaliks (b) Monsoon 2. Shillong (c) Temperate 3. West Bengal (d) Mangrove 4. Nilgiris (a) (b) (c) (d)
A.
2 4 1 3
B.
3 1 4 2
C.
2 1 4 3
D.
3 4 1 2
Ans:
2, 1, 4, 3
Explanation :
Tropical Evergreen – Shillong Monsoon – Siwaliks Temperate – Nilgiris Mangrove – West Bengal
[24] On which river is the Nagarjuna-sagar Project located?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Tapti
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam across the Krishna river at Nagarjuna Sagar which straddles the border between Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh and Nalgonda district, Telangana. Constructed between 1955 and 1967, the dam created a water reservoir with gross storage capacity of 11.472 billion cubic metres (405.1×109 cu ft). The dam is 590 feet (180 m) tall from its deepest foundation and 0.99 miles (1.6 km) long with 26 flood gates which are 42 feet (13 m) wide and 45 feet (14 m) tall.
[25] Suez Canal joins -
A.
Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
D.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
Suez Canal joins Mediterranan Sea with Red Sea. It is an artificial waterway in Egypt extending from Port Said to Suez.
[26] Drug which helps to reduce anxiety and brings about calmness is -
A.
tranquiliser
B.
diuretic
C.
analgesic
D.
antihistamine
Ans:
tranquiliser
Explanation :
Analgesic is a substance that relieves pain. Duretic causes an increase in the flow of urine. Antihistamine is a variety of drugs used to treat allergies, especially Hay Fever.
[27] A keel is absent in:
A.
Chicken
B.
Ostrich
C.
Duck
D.
Peacock
Ans:
Duck
Explanation :
A keel is absent in some of the flightless birds. A keel is an extension of the sternum or breastbone. It is not found in duck.
[28] Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by:
A.
Streptomyces
B.
Aspergillus
C.
Pencillium
D.
Bacillus
Ans:
Pencillium
Explanation :
Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by Penicillium notatium. Examples: tetracyclines, chloroamphenicol or a mixtures of differents antibiotics. "
[29] The pigment that protect plants from harmful effect of ultraviolet rays is:
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Carotenoid
C.
Phycocyanin
D.
Plastid
Ans:
Phycocyanin
Explanation :
Phycocyanin is a pigment-protein complex from the light-harvesting phycobiliprotein family, along with allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin. It is an accessory pigment to chlorophyll.
[30] Glycogen, starch and cellulose are polymers of:
A.
Fructose
B.
Glucose
C.
Lactose
D.
Maltose
Ans:
Glucose
Explanation :
Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6. Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide, a subcategory of carbohydrates. Glucose is mainly made by plants and most algae during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight.
[31] A movement along the demand curve of a commodity occurs due to change in:
A.
income of the consumers
B.
its own price
C.
taste of the consumers
D.
expectations of the consumers
Ans:
its own price
Explanation :
The upward movement of a commodity along a demand curve also occurs due to fall in price of a substitute. The upward movement along a demand curve is caused by change in factors other than the price of a good.
[32] GNP calculation through Expenditure Method does not include:
A.
Gross Domestic Private Investments
B.
Net Foreign Investments
C.
Depreciation Expenditures
D.
Private Consumption Expenditure
Ans:
Net Foreign Investments
Explanation :
GNP includes income earned by citizens and companies abroad, but does not include income earned by foreigners within the country.GNP does not include the services used to produce manufactured goods because their value is included in the price of the finished product.
[33] The Cobb-Douglas Production function Q = ALa K(1-a) is based on -
A.
increasing returns to scale
B.
decreasing returns to scale
C.
constant returns to scale
D.
fluctuating returns to scale
Ans:
constant returns to scale
Explanation :
Definition of constant returns to scale. When an increase in inputs (capital and labour) cause the same proportional increase in output. Constant returns to scale occur when increasing the number of inputs leads to an equivalent increase in the output.
[34] Find the odd one out of the following:
A.
Delhi Transport Corporation
B.
Indian Railways
C.
Kingfisher Airlines
D.
Reliance Industries Limited
Ans:
Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation :
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Reliance owns businesses across India engaged in energy, petrochemicals, textiles, natural resources, retail, and telecommunications. Reliance is one of the most profitable companies in India, the largest publicly traded company in India.
[35] Monetary Policy in India is laid down and executed by -
A.
Union Government
B.
ASSOCHAM
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
FICCI
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the Reserve Bank of India and it is aimed at managing the quantity of money in order to meet the requirements of different sectors of the economy and to increase the pace of economic growth.
[36] Which one of the following subjects is not available on the Union List?
A.
Census
B.
Banking
C.
Trade Union
D.
Foreign Loans
Ans:
Trade Union
Explanation :
A trade union (or a labor union in the U.S.) is an association of workers forming a legal unit or legal personhood, usually called a "bargaining unit", which acts as bargaining agent and legal representative for a unit of employees in all matters of law or right arising from or in the administration of a collective agreement.
[37] ‘Black death' is:
A.
Cancer
B.
Plague
C.
AIDS
D.
Gonorrhoea
Ans:
Plague
Explanation :
Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium or by handling an animal infected with plague.
[38] Stars appear to move from east to west because the -
A.
whole universe is moving from east to west
B.
earth is revolving round the sun
C.
earth is rotating from east to west
D.
earth is rotating from west to east
Ans:
earth is rotating from west to east
Explanation :
The stars appear to move from east to west because of the rotation of the earth. The earth rotates from west to east, around its axis.
[39] On the moon, an astronaut can-not drink lemonade with the help of a straw because:
A.
acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less
B.
there is no atmosphere on the moon
C.
lemonade evaporates instantaneously on the moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
there is no atmosphere on the moon
Explanation :
On the moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because there is no atmosphere on the moon.
[40] A particle moving with uniform speed –
A.
must have uniform velocity
B.
cannot have uniform velocity
C.
may have uniform velocity
D.
will have no velocity
Ans:
may have uniform velocity
Explanation :
If the speed of a body is constant but the direction is changing, the velocity will not be uniform. Therefore, a particle moving with uniform speed may have uniform velocity.
[41] Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called –
A.
Radar
B.
Sonar
C.
Pukar
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Sonar
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
Crude oil is a naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum product composed of hydrocarbon deposits and other organic materials. A type of fossil fuel, crude oil can be refined to produce usable products such as gasoline, diesel, and various other forms of petrochemicals.
[12] Which categories did Marie Curie win her two different Nobel-Prizes?
A.
Physics and Chemistry
B.
Chemistry and Medicine
C.
Physics and Medicine
D.
Chemistry and Peace
Ans:
Physics and Chemistry
Explanation :
Marie Curie was awarded Nobel Prize in Physics in the year 1903 along with Pierre Curie and Antoine Henry Becquerel. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911.
[13] Michael Phelps won gold medals in swimming events in the Beijing Olympics –
A.
6
B.
7
C.
8
D.
9
Ans:
8
Explanation :
The United States swimmer Michael Phelps won eight gold medals in the Beijing Olympics 2008. He won four gold and two silver medals in the London Olympics 2012.
[14] Spot the odd one from the following:
A.
Tarapur
B.
Trombay
C.
Kalpakkam
D.
Narora
Ans:
Trombay
Explanation :
Tarapur: An atomic power station cansisting of two boiling water reactors, was commissioned in 1969. Trombay: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre was established in 1967. Kalpakkam: Atomic Reactors. Naroro: Atomic Reactors.
[15] Which one of the following players has the unique distinction of Winning 50 Doubles Titles in ATP tour history?
A.
Leander Paes
B.
Andy Roddick
C.
Novak Djokovic
D.
Roger Federer
Ans:
Leander Paes
Explanation :
Leander Paes of India won his 50th Doubles Titles in ATP tour history. He is the 24th player to achieve this feat.
[16] As per the 2011 census, the state with the largest gap in male and female literacy is:
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The rise in female literacy is 9.7 percentage points whereas male literacy rate has increased by 4.5 percentage points (Statement 6.4). In Census 2001, Madhya Pradesh stood 24th in the country in literacy whereas in 2011 it has slipped to 28th position, same as in female literacy rate.
[17] Mahavira was the -
A.
21st Tirthankara
B.
24th Tirthankara
C.
23rd Tirthankara
D.
22nd Tirthankara
Ans:
24th Tirthankara
Explanation :
Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, was the twenty-fourth tirthankara (ford-maker and propagator of dharma) in Jainism who revived and reorganized the religion. He was the spiritual successor of 23rd tirthankara Parshvanatha.
[18] Which one among the following woman scholars challenged the invincible Yajnavalkya in de bate?
A.
Ghosa
B.
Apala
C.
Maitreyi
D.
Gargi
Ans:
Gargi
Explanation :
Gargi Vachaknavi (born about c. 7th century BCE) was an ancient Indian philosopher. In Vedic literature, she is honored as a great natural philosopher, renowned expounder of the Vedas, and known as Brahmavadini, a person with knowledge of Brahma Vidya.
[19] Which one of the following event made the crown of England to take over the Indian Administration?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Buxar
C.
The Carnatic Wars
D.
The Sepoy Mutiny
Ans:
The Sepoy Mutiny
Explanation :
Government of India Act, 1858 was passed to end the rule of company and transferred it to the British crown which was the outcome of 1857 revolt. The British Governor-General of India was given the title of viceroy who became the representative of the monarch.
[20] Who built the famous Dilwara temple at Mount Abu in Rajasthan in the 13th century?
A.
Mahendrapala
B.
Mahipala
C.
Rajyapala
D.
Tejapala
Ans:
Tejapala
Explanation :
Designed by Vastupal Tejpal and built by Vimal Shah between the 11th and 13th century, this temple is renowned for the opulent use of marble and intricate carvings on every hook and corner.
[21] GIS stands for –
A.
Global Institute for Soils
B.
Geographical International Studies
C.
Geographical Information Systems
D.
Global Information Statistics
Ans:
Geographical Information Systems
Explanation :
GIS is a mapping technology that allows the user to create and interact with a variety of maps and data sources. GIS integrates databases with georeferenced spatial data (maps tied to specific known locations).
[22] Which of the following is a Trans-Himalayan river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Yamuna
C.
Sutlej
D.
Ravi
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Sutlej is a trans – Himalayan river Tropical Evergreen — Shillong Monsoon — Siwaliks Temperate — Nilgiris Mangrove — West Bengal
[23] Match the following using codes given below : List I List II (Forest Type) (Regions) (a) Tropical Evergreen 1. Siwaliks (b) Monsoon 2. Shillong (c) Temperate 3. West Bengal (d) Mangrove 4. Nilgiris (a) (b) (c) (d)
A.
2 4 1 3
B.
3 1 4 2
C.
2 1 4 3
D.
3 4 1 2
Ans:
2, 1, 4, 3
Explanation :
Tropical Evergreen – Shillong Monsoon – Siwaliks Temperate – Nilgiris Mangrove – West Bengal
[24] On which river is the Nagarjuna-sagar Project located?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Tapti
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam across the Krishna river at Nagarjuna Sagar which straddles the border between Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh and Nalgonda district, Telangana. Constructed between 1955 and 1967, the dam created a water reservoir with gross storage capacity of 11.472 billion cubic metres (405.1×109 cu ft). The dam is 590 feet (180 m) tall from its deepest foundation and 0.99 miles (1.6 km) long with 26 flood gates which are 42 feet (13 m) wide and 45 feet (14 m) tall.
[25] Suez Canal joins -
A.
Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
D.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
Suez Canal joins Mediterranan Sea with Red Sea. It is an artificial waterway in Egypt extending from Port Said to Suez.
[26] Drug which helps to reduce anxiety and brings about calmness is -
A.
tranquiliser
B.
diuretic
C.
analgesic
D.
antihistamine
Ans:
tranquiliser
Explanation :
Analgesic is a substance that relieves pain. Duretic causes an increase in the flow of urine. Antihistamine is a variety of drugs used to treat allergies, especially Hay Fever.
[27] A keel is absent in:
A.
Chicken
B.
Ostrich
C.
Duck
D.
Peacock
Ans:
Duck
Explanation :
A keel is absent in some of the flightless birds. A keel is an extension of the sternum or breastbone. It is not found in duck.
[28] Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by:
A.
Streptomyces
B.
Aspergillus
C.
Pencillium
D.
Bacillus
Ans:
Pencillium
Explanation :
Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by Penicillium notatium. Examples: tetracyclines, chloroamphenicol or a mixtures of differents antibiotics. "
[29] The pigment that protect plants from harmful effect of ultraviolet rays is:
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Carotenoid
C.
Phycocyanin
D.
Plastid
Ans:
Phycocyanin
Explanation :
Phycocyanin is a pigment-protein complex from the light-harvesting phycobiliprotein family, along with allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin. It is an accessory pigment to chlorophyll.
[30] Glycogen, starch and cellulose are polymers of:
A.
Fructose
B.
Glucose
C.
Lactose
D.
Maltose
Ans:
Glucose
Explanation :
Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6. Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide, a subcategory of carbohydrates. Glucose is mainly made by plants and most algae during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight.
[31] A movement along the demand curve of a commodity occurs due to change in:
A.
income of the consumers
B.
its own price
C.
taste of the consumers
D.
expectations of the consumers
Ans:
its own price
Explanation :
The upward movement of a commodity along a demand curve also occurs due to fall in price of a substitute. The upward movement along a demand curve is caused by change in factors other than the price of a good.
[32] GNP calculation through Expenditure Method does not include:
A.
Gross Domestic Private Investments
B.
Net Foreign Investments
C.
Depreciation Expenditures
D.
Private Consumption Expenditure
Ans:
Net Foreign Investments
Explanation :
GNP includes income earned by citizens and companies abroad, but does not include income earned by foreigners within the country.GNP does not include the services used to produce manufactured goods because their value is included in the price of the finished product.
[33] The Cobb-Douglas Production function Q = ALa K(1-a) is based on -
A.
increasing returns to scale
B.
decreasing returns to scale
C.
constant returns to scale
D.
fluctuating returns to scale
Ans:
constant returns to scale
Explanation :
Definition of constant returns to scale. When an increase in inputs (capital and labour) cause the same proportional increase in output. Constant returns to scale occur when increasing the number of inputs leads to an equivalent increase in the output.
[34] Find the odd one out of the following:
A.
Delhi Transport Corporation
B.
Indian Railways
C.
Kingfisher Airlines
D.
Reliance Industries Limited
Ans:
Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation :
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Reliance owns businesses across India engaged in energy, petrochemicals, textiles, natural resources, retail, and telecommunications. Reliance is one of the most profitable companies in India, the largest publicly traded company in India.
[35] Monetary Policy in India is laid down and executed by -
A.
Union Government
B.
ASSOCHAM
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
FICCI
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the Reserve Bank of India and it is aimed at managing the quantity of money in order to meet the requirements of different sectors of the economy and to increase the pace of economic growth.
[36] Which one of the following subjects is not available on the Union List?
A.
Census
B.
Banking
C.
Trade Union
D.
Foreign Loans
Ans:
Trade Union
Explanation :
A trade union (or a labor union in the U.S.) is an association of workers forming a legal unit or legal personhood, usually called a "bargaining unit", which acts as bargaining agent and legal representative for a unit of employees in all matters of law or right arising from or in the administration of a collective agreement.
[37] ‘Black death' is:
A.
Cancer
B.
Plague
C.
AIDS
D.
Gonorrhoea
Ans:
Plague
Explanation :
Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium or by handling an animal infected with plague.
[38] Stars appear to move from east to west because the -
A.
whole universe is moving from east to west
B.
earth is revolving round the sun
C.
earth is rotating from east to west
D.
earth is rotating from west to east
Ans:
earth is rotating from west to east
Explanation :
The stars appear to move from east to west because of the rotation of the earth. The earth rotates from west to east, around its axis.
[39] On the moon, an astronaut can-not drink lemonade with the help of a straw because:
A.
acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less
B.
there is no atmosphere on the moon
C.
lemonade evaporates instantaneously on the moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
there is no atmosphere on the moon
Explanation :
On the moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because there is no atmosphere on the moon.
[40] A particle moving with uniform speed –
A.
must have uniform velocity
B.
cannot have uniform velocity
C.
may have uniform velocity
D.
will have no velocity
Ans:
may have uniform velocity
Explanation :
If the speed of a body is constant but the direction is changing, the velocity will not be uniform. Therefore, a particle moving with uniform speed may have uniform velocity.
[41] Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called –
A.
Radar
B.
Sonar
C.
Pukar
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Sonar
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
The United States swimmer Michael Phelps won eight gold medals in the Beijing Olympics 2008. He won four gold and two silver medals in the London Olympics 2012.
[14] Spot the odd one from the following:
A.
Tarapur
B.
Trombay
C.
Kalpakkam
D.
Narora
Ans:
Trombay
Explanation :
Tarapur: An atomic power station cansisting of two boiling water reactors, was commissioned in 1969. Trombay: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre was established in 1967. Kalpakkam: Atomic Reactors. Naroro: Atomic Reactors.
[15] Which one of the following players has the unique distinction of Winning 50 Doubles Titles in ATP tour history?
A.
Leander Paes
B.
Andy Roddick
C.
Novak Djokovic
D.
Roger Federer
Ans:
Leander Paes
Explanation :
Leander Paes of India won his 50th Doubles Titles in ATP tour history. He is the 24th player to achieve this feat.
[16] As per the 2011 census, the state with the largest gap in male and female literacy is:
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The rise in female literacy is 9.7 percentage points whereas male literacy rate has increased by 4.5 percentage points (Statement 6.4). In Census 2001, Madhya Pradesh stood 24th in the country in literacy whereas in 2011 it has slipped to 28th position, same as in female literacy rate.
[17] Mahavira was the -
A.
21st Tirthankara
B.
24th Tirthankara
C.
23rd Tirthankara
D.
22nd Tirthankara
Ans:
24th Tirthankara
Explanation :
Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, was the twenty-fourth tirthankara (ford-maker and propagator of dharma) in Jainism who revived and reorganized the religion. He was the spiritual successor of 23rd tirthankara Parshvanatha.
[18] Which one among the following woman scholars challenged the invincible Yajnavalkya in de bate?
A.
Ghosa
B.
Apala
C.
Maitreyi
D.
Gargi
Ans:
Gargi
Explanation :
Gargi Vachaknavi (born about c. 7th century BCE) was an ancient Indian philosopher. In Vedic literature, she is honored as a great natural philosopher, renowned expounder of the Vedas, and known as Brahmavadini, a person with knowledge of Brahma Vidya.
[19] Which one of the following event made the crown of England to take over the Indian Administration?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Buxar
C.
The Carnatic Wars
D.
The Sepoy Mutiny
Ans:
The Sepoy Mutiny
Explanation :
Government of India Act, 1858 was passed to end the rule of company and transferred it to the British crown which was the outcome of 1857 revolt. The British Governor-General of India was given the title of viceroy who became the representative of the monarch.
[20] Who built the famous Dilwara temple at Mount Abu in Rajasthan in the 13th century?
A.
Mahendrapala
B.
Mahipala
C.
Rajyapala
D.
Tejapala
Ans:
Tejapala
Explanation :
Designed by Vastupal Tejpal and built by Vimal Shah between the 11th and 13th century, this temple is renowned for the opulent use of marble and intricate carvings on every hook and corner.
[21] GIS stands for –
A.
Global Institute for Soils
B.
Geographical International Studies
C.
Geographical Information Systems
D.
Global Information Statistics
Ans:
Geographical Information Systems
Explanation :
GIS is a mapping technology that allows the user to create and interact with a variety of maps and data sources. GIS integrates databases with georeferenced spatial data (maps tied to specific known locations).
[22] Which of the following is a Trans-Himalayan river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Yamuna
C.
Sutlej
D.
Ravi
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Sutlej is a trans – Himalayan river Tropical Evergreen — Shillong Monsoon — Siwaliks Temperate — Nilgiris Mangrove — West Bengal
[23] Match the following using codes given below : List I List II (Forest Type) (Regions) (a) Tropical Evergreen 1. Siwaliks (b) Monsoon 2. Shillong (c) Temperate 3. West Bengal (d) Mangrove 4. Nilgiris (a) (b) (c) (d)
A.
2 4 1 3
B.
3 1 4 2
C.
2 1 4 3
D.
3 4 1 2
Ans:
2, 1, 4, 3
Explanation :
Tropical Evergreen – Shillong Monsoon – Siwaliks Temperate – Nilgiris Mangrove – West Bengal
[24] On which river is the Nagarjuna-sagar Project located?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Tapti
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam across the Krishna river at Nagarjuna Sagar which straddles the border between Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh and Nalgonda district, Telangana. Constructed between 1955 and 1967, the dam created a water reservoir with gross storage capacity of 11.472 billion cubic metres (405.1×109 cu ft). The dam is 590 feet (180 m) tall from its deepest foundation and 0.99 miles (1.6 km) long with 26 flood gates which are 42 feet (13 m) wide and 45 feet (14 m) tall.
[25] Suez Canal joins -
A.
Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
D.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
Suez Canal joins Mediterranan Sea with Red Sea. It is an artificial waterway in Egypt extending from Port Said to Suez.
[26] Drug which helps to reduce anxiety and brings about calmness is -
A.
tranquiliser
B.
diuretic
C.
analgesic
D.
antihistamine
Ans:
tranquiliser
Explanation :
Analgesic is a substance that relieves pain. Duretic causes an increase in the flow of urine. Antihistamine is a variety of drugs used to treat allergies, especially Hay Fever.
[27] A keel is absent in:
A.
Chicken
B.
Ostrich
C.
Duck
D.
Peacock
Ans:
Duck
Explanation :
A keel is absent in some of the flightless birds. A keel is an extension of the sternum or breastbone. It is not found in duck.
[28] Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by:
A.
Streptomyces
B.
Aspergillus
C.
Pencillium
D.
Bacillus
Ans:
Pencillium
Explanation :
Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by Penicillium notatium. Examples: tetracyclines, chloroamphenicol or a mixtures of differents antibiotics. "
[29] The pigment that protect plants from harmful effect of ultraviolet rays is:
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Carotenoid
C.
Phycocyanin
D.
Plastid
Ans:
Phycocyanin
Explanation :
Phycocyanin is a pigment-protein complex from the light-harvesting phycobiliprotein family, along with allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin. It is an accessory pigment to chlorophyll.
[30] Glycogen, starch and cellulose are polymers of:
A.
Fructose
B.
Glucose
C.
Lactose
D.
Maltose
Ans:
Glucose
Explanation :
Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6. Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide, a subcategory of carbohydrates. Glucose is mainly made by plants and most algae during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight.
[31] A movement along the demand curve of a commodity occurs due to change in:
A.
income of the consumers
B.
its own price
C.
taste of the consumers
D.
expectations of the consumers
Ans:
its own price
Explanation :
The upward movement of a commodity along a demand curve also occurs due to fall in price of a substitute. The upward movement along a demand curve is caused by change in factors other than the price of a good.
[32] GNP calculation through Expenditure Method does not include:
A.
Gross Domestic Private Investments
B.
Net Foreign Investments
C.
Depreciation Expenditures
D.
Private Consumption Expenditure
Ans:
Net Foreign Investments
Explanation :
GNP includes income earned by citizens and companies abroad, but does not include income earned by foreigners within the country.GNP does not include the services used to produce manufactured goods because their value is included in the price of the finished product.
[33] The Cobb-Douglas Production function Q = ALa K(1-a) is based on -
A.
increasing returns to scale
B.
decreasing returns to scale
C.
constant returns to scale
D.
fluctuating returns to scale
Ans:
constant returns to scale
Explanation :
Definition of constant returns to scale. When an increase in inputs (capital and labour) cause the same proportional increase in output. Constant returns to scale occur when increasing the number of inputs leads to an equivalent increase in the output.
[34] Find the odd one out of the following:
A.
Delhi Transport Corporation
B.
Indian Railways
C.
Kingfisher Airlines
D.
Reliance Industries Limited
Ans:
Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation :
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Reliance owns businesses across India engaged in energy, petrochemicals, textiles, natural resources, retail, and telecommunications. Reliance is one of the most profitable companies in India, the largest publicly traded company in India.
[35] Monetary Policy in India is laid down and executed by -
A.
Union Government
B.
ASSOCHAM
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
FICCI
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the Reserve Bank of India and it is aimed at managing the quantity of money in order to meet the requirements of different sectors of the economy and to increase the pace of economic growth.
[36] Which one of the following subjects is not available on the Union List?
A.
Census
B.
Banking
C.
Trade Union
D.
Foreign Loans
Ans:
Trade Union
Explanation :
A trade union (or a labor union in the U.S.) is an association of workers forming a legal unit or legal personhood, usually called a "bargaining unit", which acts as bargaining agent and legal representative for a unit of employees in all matters of law or right arising from or in the administration of a collective agreement.
[37] ‘Black death' is:
A.
Cancer
B.
Plague
C.
AIDS
D.
Gonorrhoea
Ans:
Plague
Explanation :
Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium or by handling an animal infected with plague.
[38] Stars appear to move from east to west because the -
A.
whole universe is moving from east to west
B.
earth is revolving round the sun
C.
earth is rotating from east to west
D.
earth is rotating from west to east
Ans:
earth is rotating from west to east
Explanation :
The stars appear to move from east to west because of the rotation of the earth. The earth rotates from west to east, around its axis.
[39] On the moon, an astronaut can-not drink lemonade with the help of a straw because:
A.
acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less
B.
there is no atmosphere on the moon
C.
lemonade evaporates instantaneously on the moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
there is no atmosphere on the moon
Explanation :
On the moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because there is no atmosphere on the moon.
[40] A particle moving with uniform speed –
A.
must have uniform velocity
B.
cannot have uniform velocity
C.
may have uniform velocity
D.
will have no velocity
Ans:
may have uniform velocity
Explanation :
If the speed of a body is constant but the direction is changing, the velocity will not be uniform. Therefore, a particle moving with uniform speed may have uniform velocity.
[41] Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called –
A.
Radar
B.
Sonar
C.
Pukar
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Sonar
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
Leander Paes of India won his 50th Doubles Titles in ATP tour history. He is the 24th player to achieve this feat.
[16] As per the 2011 census, the state with the largest gap in male and female literacy is:
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The rise in female literacy is 9.7 percentage points whereas male literacy rate has increased by 4.5 percentage points (Statement 6.4). In Census 2001, Madhya Pradesh stood 24th in the country in literacy whereas in 2011 it has slipped to 28th position, same as in female literacy rate.
[17] Mahavira was the -
A.
21st Tirthankara
B.
24th Tirthankara
C.
23rd Tirthankara
D.
22nd Tirthankara
Ans:
24th Tirthankara
Explanation :
Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, was the twenty-fourth tirthankara (ford-maker and propagator of dharma) in Jainism who revived and reorganized the religion. He was the spiritual successor of 23rd tirthankara Parshvanatha.
[18] Which one among the following woman scholars challenged the invincible Yajnavalkya in de bate?
A.
Ghosa
B.
Apala
C.
Maitreyi
D.
Gargi
Ans:
Gargi
Explanation :
Gargi Vachaknavi (born about c. 7th century BCE) was an ancient Indian philosopher. In Vedic literature, she is honored as a great natural philosopher, renowned expounder of the Vedas, and known as Brahmavadini, a person with knowledge of Brahma Vidya.
[19] Which one of the following event made the crown of England to take over the Indian Administration?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Buxar
C.
The Carnatic Wars
D.
The Sepoy Mutiny
Ans:
The Sepoy Mutiny
Explanation :
Government of India Act, 1858 was passed to end the rule of company and transferred it to the British crown which was the outcome of 1857 revolt. The British Governor-General of India was given the title of viceroy who became the representative of the monarch.
[20] Who built the famous Dilwara temple at Mount Abu in Rajasthan in the 13th century?
A.
Mahendrapala
B.
Mahipala
C.
Rajyapala
D.
Tejapala
Ans:
Tejapala
Explanation :
Designed by Vastupal Tejpal and built by Vimal Shah between the 11th and 13th century, this temple is renowned for the opulent use of marble and intricate carvings on every hook and corner.
[21] GIS stands for –
A.
Global Institute for Soils
B.
Geographical International Studies
C.
Geographical Information Systems
D.
Global Information Statistics
Ans:
Geographical Information Systems
Explanation :
GIS is a mapping technology that allows the user to create and interact with a variety of maps and data sources. GIS integrates databases with georeferenced spatial data (maps tied to specific known locations).
[22] Which of the following is a Trans-Himalayan river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Yamuna
C.
Sutlej
D.
Ravi
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Sutlej is a trans – Himalayan river Tropical Evergreen — Shillong Monsoon — Siwaliks Temperate — Nilgiris Mangrove — West Bengal
[23] Match the following using codes given below : List I List II (Forest Type) (Regions) (a) Tropical Evergreen 1. Siwaliks (b) Monsoon 2. Shillong (c) Temperate 3. West Bengal (d) Mangrove 4. Nilgiris (a) (b) (c) (d)
A.
2 4 1 3
B.
3 1 4 2
C.
2 1 4 3
D.
3 4 1 2
Ans:
2, 1, 4, 3
Explanation :
Tropical Evergreen – Shillong Monsoon – Siwaliks Temperate – Nilgiris Mangrove – West Bengal
[24] On which river is the Nagarjuna-sagar Project located?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Tapti
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam across the Krishna river at Nagarjuna Sagar which straddles the border between Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh and Nalgonda district, Telangana. Constructed between 1955 and 1967, the dam created a water reservoir with gross storage capacity of 11.472 billion cubic metres (405.1×109 cu ft). The dam is 590 feet (180 m) tall from its deepest foundation and 0.99 miles (1.6 km) long with 26 flood gates which are 42 feet (13 m) wide and 45 feet (14 m) tall.
[25] Suez Canal joins -
A.
Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
D.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
Suez Canal joins Mediterranan Sea with Red Sea. It is an artificial waterway in Egypt extending from Port Said to Suez.
[26] Drug which helps to reduce anxiety and brings about calmness is -
A.
tranquiliser
B.
diuretic
C.
analgesic
D.
antihistamine
Ans:
tranquiliser
Explanation :
Analgesic is a substance that relieves pain. Duretic causes an increase in the flow of urine. Antihistamine is a variety of drugs used to treat allergies, especially Hay Fever.
[27] A keel is absent in:
A.
Chicken
B.
Ostrich
C.
Duck
D.
Peacock
Ans:
Duck
Explanation :
A keel is absent in some of the flightless birds. A keel is an extension of the sternum or breastbone. It is not found in duck.
[28] Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by:
A.
Streptomyces
B.
Aspergillus
C.
Pencillium
D.
Bacillus
Ans:
Pencillium
Explanation :
Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by Penicillium notatium. Examples: tetracyclines, chloroamphenicol or a mixtures of differents antibiotics. "
[29] The pigment that protect plants from harmful effect of ultraviolet rays is:
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Carotenoid
C.
Phycocyanin
D.
Plastid
Ans:
Phycocyanin
Explanation :
Phycocyanin is a pigment-protein complex from the light-harvesting phycobiliprotein family, along with allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin. It is an accessory pigment to chlorophyll.
[30] Glycogen, starch and cellulose are polymers of:
A.
Fructose
B.
Glucose
C.
Lactose
D.
Maltose
Ans:
Glucose
Explanation :
Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6. Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide, a subcategory of carbohydrates. Glucose is mainly made by plants and most algae during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight.
[31] A movement along the demand curve of a commodity occurs due to change in:
A.
income of the consumers
B.
its own price
C.
taste of the consumers
D.
expectations of the consumers
Ans:
its own price
Explanation :
The upward movement of a commodity along a demand curve also occurs due to fall in price of a substitute. The upward movement along a demand curve is caused by change in factors other than the price of a good.
[32] GNP calculation through Expenditure Method does not include:
A.
Gross Domestic Private Investments
B.
Net Foreign Investments
C.
Depreciation Expenditures
D.
Private Consumption Expenditure
Ans:
Net Foreign Investments
Explanation :
GNP includes income earned by citizens and companies abroad, but does not include income earned by foreigners within the country.GNP does not include the services used to produce manufactured goods because their value is included in the price of the finished product.
[33] The Cobb-Douglas Production function Q = ALa K(1-a) is based on -
A.
increasing returns to scale
B.
decreasing returns to scale
C.
constant returns to scale
D.
fluctuating returns to scale
Ans:
constant returns to scale
Explanation :
Definition of constant returns to scale. When an increase in inputs (capital and labour) cause the same proportional increase in output. Constant returns to scale occur when increasing the number of inputs leads to an equivalent increase in the output.
[34] Find the odd one out of the following:
A.
Delhi Transport Corporation
B.
Indian Railways
C.
Kingfisher Airlines
D.
Reliance Industries Limited
Ans:
Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation :
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Reliance owns businesses across India engaged in energy, petrochemicals, textiles, natural resources, retail, and telecommunications. Reliance is one of the most profitable companies in India, the largest publicly traded company in India.
[35] Monetary Policy in India is laid down and executed by -
A.
Union Government
B.
ASSOCHAM
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
FICCI
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the Reserve Bank of India and it is aimed at managing the quantity of money in order to meet the requirements of different sectors of the economy and to increase the pace of economic growth.
[36] Which one of the following subjects is not available on the Union List?
A.
Census
B.
Banking
C.
Trade Union
D.
Foreign Loans
Ans:
Trade Union
Explanation :
A trade union (or a labor union in the U.S.) is an association of workers forming a legal unit or legal personhood, usually called a "bargaining unit", which acts as bargaining agent and legal representative for a unit of employees in all matters of law or right arising from or in the administration of a collective agreement.
[37] ‘Black death' is:
A.
Cancer
B.
Plague
C.
AIDS
D.
Gonorrhoea
Ans:
Plague
Explanation :
Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium or by handling an animal infected with plague.
[38] Stars appear to move from east to west because the -
A.
whole universe is moving from east to west
B.
earth is revolving round the sun
C.
earth is rotating from east to west
D.
earth is rotating from west to east
Ans:
earth is rotating from west to east
Explanation :
The stars appear to move from east to west because of the rotation of the earth. The earth rotates from west to east, around its axis.
[39] On the moon, an astronaut can-not drink lemonade with the help of a straw because:
A.
acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less
B.
there is no atmosphere on the moon
C.
lemonade evaporates instantaneously on the moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
there is no atmosphere on the moon
Explanation :
On the moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because there is no atmosphere on the moon.
[40] A particle moving with uniform speed –
A.
must have uniform velocity
B.
cannot have uniform velocity
C.
may have uniform velocity
D.
will have no velocity
Ans:
may have uniform velocity
Explanation :
If the speed of a body is constant but the direction is changing, the velocity will not be uniform. Therefore, a particle moving with uniform speed may have uniform velocity.
[41] Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called –
A.
Radar
B.
Sonar
C.
Pukar
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Sonar
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, was the twenty-fourth tirthankara (ford-maker and propagator of dharma) in Jainism who revived and reorganized the religion. He was the spiritual successor of 23rd tirthankara Parshvanatha.
[18] Which one among the following woman scholars challenged the invincible Yajnavalkya in de bate?
A.
Ghosa
B.
Apala
C.
Maitreyi
D.
Gargi
Ans:
Gargi
Explanation :
Gargi Vachaknavi (born about c. 7th century BCE) was an ancient Indian philosopher. In Vedic literature, she is honored as a great natural philosopher, renowned expounder of the Vedas, and known as Brahmavadini, a person with knowledge of Brahma Vidya.
[19] Which one of the following event made the crown of England to take over the Indian Administration?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Buxar
C.
The Carnatic Wars
D.
The Sepoy Mutiny
Ans:
The Sepoy Mutiny
Explanation :
Government of India Act, 1858 was passed to end the rule of company and transferred it to the British crown which was the outcome of 1857 revolt. The British Governor-General of India was given the title of viceroy who became the representative of the monarch.
[20] Who built the famous Dilwara temple at Mount Abu in Rajasthan in the 13th century?
A.
Mahendrapala
B.
Mahipala
C.
Rajyapala
D.
Tejapala
Ans:
Tejapala
Explanation :
Designed by Vastupal Tejpal and built by Vimal Shah between the 11th and 13th century, this temple is renowned for the opulent use of marble and intricate carvings on every hook and corner.
[21] GIS stands for –
A.
Global Institute for Soils
B.
Geographical International Studies
C.
Geographical Information Systems
D.
Global Information Statistics
Ans:
Geographical Information Systems
Explanation :
GIS is a mapping technology that allows the user to create and interact with a variety of maps and data sources. GIS integrates databases with georeferenced spatial data (maps tied to specific known locations).
[22] Which of the following is a Trans-Himalayan river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Yamuna
C.
Sutlej
D.
Ravi
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Sutlej is a trans – Himalayan river Tropical Evergreen — Shillong Monsoon — Siwaliks Temperate — Nilgiris Mangrove — West Bengal
[23] Match the following using codes given below : List I List II (Forest Type) (Regions) (a) Tropical Evergreen 1. Siwaliks (b) Monsoon 2. Shillong (c) Temperate 3. West Bengal (d) Mangrove 4. Nilgiris (a) (b) (c) (d)
A.
2 4 1 3
B.
3 1 4 2
C.
2 1 4 3
D.
3 4 1 2
Ans:
2, 1, 4, 3
Explanation :
Tropical Evergreen – Shillong Monsoon – Siwaliks Temperate – Nilgiris Mangrove – West Bengal
[24] On which river is the Nagarjuna-sagar Project located?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Tapti
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam across the Krishna river at Nagarjuna Sagar which straddles the border between Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh and Nalgonda district, Telangana. Constructed between 1955 and 1967, the dam created a water reservoir with gross storage capacity of 11.472 billion cubic metres (405.1×109 cu ft). The dam is 590 feet (180 m) tall from its deepest foundation and 0.99 miles (1.6 km) long with 26 flood gates which are 42 feet (13 m) wide and 45 feet (14 m) tall.
[25] Suez Canal joins -
A.
Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
D.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
Suez Canal joins Mediterranan Sea with Red Sea. It is an artificial waterway in Egypt extending from Port Said to Suez.
[26] Drug which helps to reduce anxiety and brings about calmness is -
A.
tranquiliser
B.
diuretic
C.
analgesic
D.
antihistamine
Ans:
tranquiliser
Explanation :
Analgesic is a substance that relieves pain. Duretic causes an increase in the flow of urine. Antihistamine is a variety of drugs used to treat allergies, especially Hay Fever.
[27] A keel is absent in:
A.
Chicken
B.
Ostrich
C.
Duck
D.
Peacock
Ans:
Duck
Explanation :
A keel is absent in some of the flightless birds. A keel is an extension of the sternum or breastbone. It is not found in duck.
[28] Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by:
A.
Streptomyces
B.
Aspergillus
C.
Pencillium
D.
Bacillus
Ans:
Pencillium
Explanation :
Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by Penicillium notatium. Examples: tetracyclines, chloroamphenicol or a mixtures of differents antibiotics. "
[29] The pigment that protect plants from harmful effect of ultraviolet rays is:
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Carotenoid
C.
Phycocyanin
D.
Plastid
Ans:
Phycocyanin
Explanation :
Phycocyanin is a pigment-protein complex from the light-harvesting phycobiliprotein family, along with allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin. It is an accessory pigment to chlorophyll.
[30] Glycogen, starch and cellulose are polymers of:
A.
Fructose
B.
Glucose
C.
Lactose
D.
Maltose
Ans:
Glucose
Explanation :
Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6. Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide, a subcategory of carbohydrates. Glucose is mainly made by plants and most algae during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight.
[31] A movement along the demand curve of a commodity occurs due to change in:
A.
income of the consumers
B.
its own price
C.
taste of the consumers
D.
expectations of the consumers
Ans:
its own price
Explanation :
The upward movement of a commodity along a demand curve also occurs due to fall in price of a substitute. The upward movement along a demand curve is caused by change in factors other than the price of a good.
[32] GNP calculation through Expenditure Method does not include:
A.
Gross Domestic Private Investments
B.
Net Foreign Investments
C.
Depreciation Expenditures
D.
Private Consumption Expenditure
Ans:
Net Foreign Investments
Explanation :
GNP includes income earned by citizens and companies abroad, but does not include income earned by foreigners within the country.GNP does not include the services used to produce manufactured goods because their value is included in the price of the finished product.
[33] The Cobb-Douglas Production function Q = ALa K(1-a) is based on -
A.
increasing returns to scale
B.
decreasing returns to scale
C.
constant returns to scale
D.
fluctuating returns to scale
Ans:
constant returns to scale
Explanation :
Definition of constant returns to scale. When an increase in inputs (capital and labour) cause the same proportional increase in output. Constant returns to scale occur when increasing the number of inputs leads to an equivalent increase in the output.
[34] Find the odd one out of the following:
A.
Delhi Transport Corporation
B.
Indian Railways
C.
Kingfisher Airlines
D.
Reliance Industries Limited
Ans:
Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation :
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Reliance owns businesses across India engaged in energy, petrochemicals, textiles, natural resources, retail, and telecommunications. Reliance is one of the most profitable companies in India, the largest publicly traded company in India.
[35] Monetary Policy in India is laid down and executed by -
A.
Union Government
B.
ASSOCHAM
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
FICCI
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the Reserve Bank of India and it is aimed at managing the quantity of money in order to meet the requirements of different sectors of the economy and to increase the pace of economic growth.
[36] Which one of the following subjects is not available on the Union List?
A.
Census
B.
Banking
C.
Trade Union
D.
Foreign Loans
Ans:
Trade Union
Explanation :
A trade union (or a labor union in the U.S.) is an association of workers forming a legal unit or legal personhood, usually called a "bargaining unit", which acts as bargaining agent and legal representative for a unit of employees in all matters of law or right arising from or in the administration of a collective agreement.
[37] ‘Black death' is:
A.
Cancer
B.
Plague
C.
AIDS
D.
Gonorrhoea
Ans:
Plague
Explanation :
Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium or by handling an animal infected with plague.
[38] Stars appear to move from east to west because the -
A.
whole universe is moving from east to west
B.
earth is revolving round the sun
C.
earth is rotating from east to west
D.
earth is rotating from west to east
Ans:
earth is rotating from west to east
Explanation :
The stars appear to move from east to west because of the rotation of the earth. The earth rotates from west to east, around its axis.
[39] On the moon, an astronaut can-not drink lemonade with the help of a straw because:
A.
acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less
B.
there is no atmosphere on the moon
C.
lemonade evaporates instantaneously on the moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
there is no atmosphere on the moon
Explanation :
On the moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because there is no atmosphere on the moon.
[40] A particle moving with uniform speed –
A.
must have uniform velocity
B.
cannot have uniform velocity
C.
may have uniform velocity
D.
will have no velocity
Ans:
may have uniform velocity
Explanation :
If the speed of a body is constant but the direction is changing, the velocity will not be uniform. Therefore, a particle moving with uniform speed may have uniform velocity.
[41] Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called –
A.
Radar
B.
Sonar
C.
Pukar
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Sonar
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
Government of India Act, 1858 was passed to end the rule of company and transferred it to the British crown which was the outcome of 1857 revolt. The British Governor-General of India was given the title of viceroy who became the representative of the monarch.
[20] Who built the famous Dilwara temple at Mount Abu in Rajasthan in the 13th century?
A.
Mahendrapala
B.
Mahipala
C.
Rajyapala
D.
Tejapala
Ans:
Tejapala
Explanation :
Designed by Vastupal Tejpal and built by Vimal Shah between the 11th and 13th century, this temple is renowned for the opulent use of marble and intricate carvings on every hook and corner.
[21] GIS stands for –
A.
Global Institute for Soils
B.
Geographical International Studies
C.
Geographical Information Systems
D.
Global Information Statistics
Ans:
Geographical Information Systems
Explanation :
GIS is a mapping technology that allows the user to create and interact with a variety of maps and data sources. GIS integrates databases with georeferenced spatial data (maps tied to specific known locations).
[22] Which of the following is a Trans-Himalayan river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Yamuna
C.
Sutlej
D.
Ravi
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Sutlej is a trans – Himalayan river Tropical Evergreen — Shillong Monsoon — Siwaliks Temperate — Nilgiris Mangrove — West Bengal
[23] Match the following using codes given below : List I List II (Forest Type) (Regions) (a) Tropical Evergreen 1. Siwaliks (b) Monsoon 2. Shillong (c) Temperate 3. West Bengal (d) Mangrove 4. Nilgiris (a) (b) (c) (d)
A.
2 4 1 3
B.
3 1 4 2
C.
2 1 4 3
D.
3 4 1 2
Ans:
2, 1, 4, 3
Explanation :
Tropical Evergreen – Shillong Monsoon – Siwaliks Temperate – Nilgiris Mangrove – West Bengal
[24] On which river is the Nagarjuna-sagar Project located?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Tapti
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam across the Krishna river at Nagarjuna Sagar which straddles the border between Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh and Nalgonda district, Telangana. Constructed between 1955 and 1967, the dam created a water reservoir with gross storage capacity of 11.472 billion cubic metres (405.1×109 cu ft). The dam is 590 feet (180 m) tall from its deepest foundation and 0.99 miles (1.6 km) long with 26 flood gates which are 42 feet (13 m) wide and 45 feet (14 m) tall.
[25] Suez Canal joins -
A.
Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
D.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
Suez Canal joins Mediterranan Sea with Red Sea. It is an artificial waterway in Egypt extending from Port Said to Suez.
[26] Drug which helps to reduce anxiety and brings about calmness is -
A.
tranquiliser
B.
diuretic
C.
analgesic
D.
antihistamine
Ans:
tranquiliser
Explanation :
Analgesic is a substance that relieves pain. Duretic causes an increase in the flow of urine. Antihistamine is a variety of drugs used to treat allergies, especially Hay Fever.
[27] A keel is absent in:
A.
Chicken
B.
Ostrich
C.
Duck
D.
Peacock
Ans:
Duck
Explanation :
A keel is absent in some of the flightless birds. A keel is an extension of the sternum or breastbone. It is not found in duck.
[28] Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by:
A.
Streptomyces
B.
Aspergillus
C.
Pencillium
D.
Bacillus
Ans:
Pencillium
Explanation :
Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by Penicillium notatium. Examples: tetracyclines, chloroamphenicol or a mixtures of differents antibiotics. "
[29] The pigment that protect plants from harmful effect of ultraviolet rays is:
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Carotenoid
C.
Phycocyanin
D.
Plastid
Ans:
Phycocyanin
Explanation :
Phycocyanin is a pigment-protein complex from the light-harvesting phycobiliprotein family, along with allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin. It is an accessory pigment to chlorophyll.
[30] Glycogen, starch and cellulose are polymers of:
A.
Fructose
B.
Glucose
C.
Lactose
D.
Maltose
Ans:
Glucose
Explanation :
Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6. Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide, a subcategory of carbohydrates. Glucose is mainly made by plants and most algae during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight.
[31] A movement along the demand curve of a commodity occurs due to change in:
A.
income of the consumers
B.
its own price
C.
taste of the consumers
D.
expectations of the consumers
Ans:
its own price
Explanation :
The upward movement of a commodity along a demand curve also occurs due to fall in price of a substitute. The upward movement along a demand curve is caused by change in factors other than the price of a good.
[32] GNP calculation through Expenditure Method does not include:
A.
Gross Domestic Private Investments
B.
Net Foreign Investments
C.
Depreciation Expenditures
D.
Private Consumption Expenditure
Ans:
Net Foreign Investments
Explanation :
GNP includes income earned by citizens and companies abroad, but does not include income earned by foreigners within the country.GNP does not include the services used to produce manufactured goods because their value is included in the price of the finished product.
[33] The Cobb-Douglas Production function Q = ALa K(1-a) is based on -
A.
increasing returns to scale
B.
decreasing returns to scale
C.
constant returns to scale
D.
fluctuating returns to scale
Ans:
constant returns to scale
Explanation :
Definition of constant returns to scale. When an increase in inputs (capital and labour) cause the same proportional increase in output. Constant returns to scale occur when increasing the number of inputs leads to an equivalent increase in the output.
[34] Find the odd one out of the following:
A.
Delhi Transport Corporation
B.
Indian Railways
C.
Kingfisher Airlines
D.
Reliance Industries Limited
Ans:
Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation :
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Reliance owns businesses across India engaged in energy, petrochemicals, textiles, natural resources, retail, and telecommunications. Reliance is one of the most profitable companies in India, the largest publicly traded company in India.
[35] Monetary Policy in India is laid down and executed by -
A.
Union Government
B.
ASSOCHAM
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
FICCI
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the Reserve Bank of India and it is aimed at managing the quantity of money in order to meet the requirements of different sectors of the economy and to increase the pace of economic growth.
[36] Which one of the following subjects is not available on the Union List?
A.
Census
B.
Banking
C.
Trade Union
D.
Foreign Loans
Ans:
Trade Union
Explanation :
A trade union (or a labor union in the U.S.) is an association of workers forming a legal unit or legal personhood, usually called a "bargaining unit", which acts as bargaining agent and legal representative for a unit of employees in all matters of law or right arising from or in the administration of a collective agreement.
[37] ‘Black death' is:
A.
Cancer
B.
Plague
C.
AIDS
D.
Gonorrhoea
Ans:
Plague
Explanation :
Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium or by handling an animal infected with plague.
[38] Stars appear to move from east to west because the -
A.
whole universe is moving from east to west
B.
earth is revolving round the sun
C.
earth is rotating from east to west
D.
earth is rotating from west to east
Ans:
earth is rotating from west to east
Explanation :
The stars appear to move from east to west because of the rotation of the earth. The earth rotates from west to east, around its axis.
[39] On the moon, an astronaut can-not drink lemonade with the help of a straw because:
A.
acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less
B.
there is no atmosphere on the moon
C.
lemonade evaporates instantaneously on the moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
there is no atmosphere on the moon
Explanation :
On the moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because there is no atmosphere on the moon.
[40] A particle moving with uniform speed –
A.
must have uniform velocity
B.
cannot have uniform velocity
C.
may have uniform velocity
D.
will have no velocity
Ans:
may have uniform velocity
Explanation :
If the speed of a body is constant but the direction is changing, the velocity will not be uniform. Therefore, a particle moving with uniform speed may have uniform velocity.
[41] Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called –
A.
Radar
B.
Sonar
C.
Pukar
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Sonar
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
GIS is a mapping technology that allows the user to create and interact with a variety of maps and data sources. GIS integrates databases with georeferenced spatial data (maps tied to specific known locations).
[22] Which of the following is a Trans-Himalayan river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Yamuna
C.
Sutlej
D.
Ravi
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Sutlej is a trans – Himalayan river Tropical Evergreen — Shillong Monsoon — Siwaliks Temperate — Nilgiris Mangrove — West Bengal
[23] Match the following using codes given below : List I List II (Forest Type) (Regions) (a) Tropical Evergreen 1. Siwaliks (b) Monsoon 2. Shillong (c) Temperate 3. West Bengal (d) Mangrove 4. Nilgiris (a) (b) (c) (d)
A.
2 4 1 3
B.
3 1 4 2
C.
2 1 4 3
D.
3 4 1 2
Ans:
2, 1, 4, 3
Explanation :
Tropical Evergreen – Shillong Monsoon – Siwaliks Temperate – Nilgiris Mangrove – West Bengal
[24] On which river is the Nagarjuna-sagar Project located?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Tapti
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam across the Krishna river at Nagarjuna Sagar which straddles the border between Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh and Nalgonda district, Telangana. Constructed between 1955 and 1967, the dam created a water reservoir with gross storage capacity of 11.472 billion cubic metres (405.1×109 cu ft). The dam is 590 feet (180 m) tall from its deepest foundation and 0.99 miles (1.6 km) long with 26 flood gates which are 42 feet (13 m) wide and 45 feet (14 m) tall.
[25] Suez Canal joins -
A.
Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
D.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
Suez Canal joins Mediterranan Sea with Red Sea. It is an artificial waterway in Egypt extending from Port Said to Suez.
[26] Drug which helps to reduce anxiety and brings about calmness is -
A.
tranquiliser
B.
diuretic
C.
analgesic
D.
antihistamine
Ans:
tranquiliser
Explanation :
Analgesic is a substance that relieves pain. Duretic causes an increase in the flow of urine. Antihistamine is a variety of drugs used to treat allergies, especially Hay Fever.
[27] A keel is absent in:
A.
Chicken
B.
Ostrich
C.
Duck
D.
Peacock
Ans:
Duck
Explanation :
A keel is absent in some of the flightless birds. A keel is an extension of the sternum or breastbone. It is not found in duck.
[28] Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by:
A.
Streptomyces
B.
Aspergillus
C.
Pencillium
D.
Bacillus
Ans:
Pencillium
Explanation :
Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by Penicillium notatium. Examples: tetracyclines, chloroamphenicol or a mixtures of differents antibiotics. "
[29] The pigment that protect plants from harmful effect of ultraviolet rays is:
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Carotenoid
C.
Phycocyanin
D.
Plastid
Ans:
Phycocyanin
Explanation :
Phycocyanin is a pigment-protein complex from the light-harvesting phycobiliprotein family, along with allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin. It is an accessory pigment to chlorophyll.
[30] Glycogen, starch and cellulose are polymers of:
A.
Fructose
B.
Glucose
C.
Lactose
D.
Maltose
Ans:
Glucose
Explanation :
Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6. Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide, a subcategory of carbohydrates. Glucose is mainly made by plants and most algae during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight.
[31] A movement along the demand curve of a commodity occurs due to change in:
A.
income of the consumers
B.
its own price
C.
taste of the consumers
D.
expectations of the consumers
Ans:
its own price
Explanation :
The upward movement of a commodity along a demand curve also occurs due to fall in price of a substitute. The upward movement along a demand curve is caused by change in factors other than the price of a good.
[32] GNP calculation through Expenditure Method does not include:
A.
Gross Domestic Private Investments
B.
Net Foreign Investments
C.
Depreciation Expenditures
D.
Private Consumption Expenditure
Ans:
Net Foreign Investments
Explanation :
GNP includes income earned by citizens and companies abroad, but does not include income earned by foreigners within the country.GNP does not include the services used to produce manufactured goods because their value is included in the price of the finished product.
[33] The Cobb-Douglas Production function Q = ALa K(1-a) is based on -
A.
increasing returns to scale
B.
decreasing returns to scale
C.
constant returns to scale
D.
fluctuating returns to scale
Ans:
constant returns to scale
Explanation :
Definition of constant returns to scale. When an increase in inputs (capital and labour) cause the same proportional increase in output. Constant returns to scale occur when increasing the number of inputs leads to an equivalent increase in the output.
[34] Find the odd one out of the following:
A.
Delhi Transport Corporation
B.
Indian Railways
C.
Kingfisher Airlines
D.
Reliance Industries Limited
Ans:
Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation :
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Reliance owns businesses across India engaged in energy, petrochemicals, textiles, natural resources, retail, and telecommunications. Reliance is one of the most profitable companies in India, the largest publicly traded company in India.
[35] Monetary Policy in India is laid down and executed by -
A.
Union Government
B.
ASSOCHAM
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
FICCI
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the Reserve Bank of India and it is aimed at managing the quantity of money in order to meet the requirements of different sectors of the economy and to increase the pace of economic growth.
[36] Which one of the following subjects is not available on the Union List?
A.
Census
B.
Banking
C.
Trade Union
D.
Foreign Loans
Ans:
Trade Union
Explanation :
A trade union (or a labor union in the U.S.) is an association of workers forming a legal unit or legal personhood, usually called a "bargaining unit", which acts as bargaining agent and legal representative for a unit of employees in all matters of law or right arising from or in the administration of a collective agreement.
[37] ‘Black death' is:
A.
Cancer
B.
Plague
C.
AIDS
D.
Gonorrhoea
Ans:
Plague
Explanation :
Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium or by handling an animal infected with plague.
[38] Stars appear to move from east to west because the -
A.
whole universe is moving from east to west
B.
earth is revolving round the sun
C.
earth is rotating from east to west
D.
earth is rotating from west to east
Ans:
earth is rotating from west to east
Explanation :
The stars appear to move from east to west because of the rotation of the earth. The earth rotates from west to east, around its axis.
[39] On the moon, an astronaut can-not drink lemonade with the help of a straw because:
A.
acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less
B.
there is no atmosphere on the moon
C.
lemonade evaporates instantaneously on the moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
there is no atmosphere on the moon
Explanation :
On the moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because there is no atmosphere on the moon.
[40] A particle moving with uniform speed –
A.
must have uniform velocity
B.
cannot have uniform velocity
C.
may have uniform velocity
D.
will have no velocity
Ans:
may have uniform velocity
Explanation :
If the speed of a body is constant but the direction is changing, the velocity will not be uniform. Therefore, a particle moving with uniform speed may have uniform velocity.
[41] Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called –
A.
Radar
B.
Sonar
C.
Pukar
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Sonar
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
Tropical Evergreen – Shillong Monsoon – Siwaliks Temperate – Nilgiris Mangrove – West Bengal
[24] On which river is the Nagarjuna-sagar Project located?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Tapti
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam across the Krishna river at Nagarjuna Sagar which straddles the border between Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh and Nalgonda district, Telangana. Constructed between 1955 and 1967, the dam created a water reservoir with gross storage capacity of 11.472 billion cubic metres (405.1×109 cu ft). The dam is 590 feet (180 m) tall from its deepest foundation and 0.99 miles (1.6 km) long with 26 flood gates which are 42 feet (13 m) wide and 45 feet (14 m) tall.
[25] Suez Canal joins -
A.
Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
D.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
Suez Canal joins Mediterranan Sea with Red Sea. It is an artificial waterway in Egypt extending from Port Said to Suez.
[26] Drug which helps to reduce anxiety and brings about calmness is -
A.
tranquiliser
B.
diuretic
C.
analgesic
D.
antihistamine
Ans:
tranquiliser
Explanation :
Analgesic is a substance that relieves pain. Duretic causes an increase in the flow of urine. Antihistamine is a variety of drugs used to treat allergies, especially Hay Fever.
[27] A keel is absent in:
A.
Chicken
B.
Ostrich
C.
Duck
D.
Peacock
Ans:
Duck
Explanation :
A keel is absent in some of the flightless birds. A keel is an extension of the sternum or breastbone. It is not found in duck.
[28] Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by:
A.
Streptomyces
B.
Aspergillus
C.
Pencillium
D.
Bacillus
Ans:
Pencillium
Explanation :
Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by Penicillium notatium. Examples: tetracyclines, chloroamphenicol or a mixtures of differents antibiotics. "
[29] The pigment that protect plants from harmful effect of ultraviolet rays is:
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Carotenoid
C.
Phycocyanin
D.
Plastid
Ans:
Phycocyanin
Explanation :
Phycocyanin is a pigment-protein complex from the light-harvesting phycobiliprotein family, along with allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin. It is an accessory pigment to chlorophyll.
[30] Glycogen, starch and cellulose are polymers of:
A.
Fructose
B.
Glucose
C.
Lactose
D.
Maltose
Ans:
Glucose
Explanation :
Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6. Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide, a subcategory of carbohydrates. Glucose is mainly made by plants and most algae during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight.
[31] A movement along the demand curve of a commodity occurs due to change in:
A.
income of the consumers
B.
its own price
C.
taste of the consumers
D.
expectations of the consumers
Ans:
its own price
Explanation :
The upward movement of a commodity along a demand curve also occurs due to fall in price of a substitute. The upward movement along a demand curve is caused by change in factors other than the price of a good.
[32] GNP calculation through Expenditure Method does not include:
A.
Gross Domestic Private Investments
B.
Net Foreign Investments
C.
Depreciation Expenditures
D.
Private Consumption Expenditure
Ans:
Net Foreign Investments
Explanation :
GNP includes income earned by citizens and companies abroad, but does not include income earned by foreigners within the country.GNP does not include the services used to produce manufactured goods because their value is included in the price of the finished product.
[33] The Cobb-Douglas Production function Q = ALa K(1-a) is based on -
A.
increasing returns to scale
B.
decreasing returns to scale
C.
constant returns to scale
D.
fluctuating returns to scale
Ans:
constant returns to scale
Explanation :
Definition of constant returns to scale. When an increase in inputs (capital and labour) cause the same proportional increase in output. Constant returns to scale occur when increasing the number of inputs leads to an equivalent increase in the output.
[34] Find the odd one out of the following:
A.
Delhi Transport Corporation
B.
Indian Railways
C.
Kingfisher Airlines
D.
Reliance Industries Limited
Ans:
Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation :
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Reliance owns businesses across India engaged in energy, petrochemicals, textiles, natural resources, retail, and telecommunications. Reliance is one of the most profitable companies in India, the largest publicly traded company in India.
[35] Monetary Policy in India is laid down and executed by -
A.
Union Government
B.
ASSOCHAM
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
FICCI
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the Reserve Bank of India and it is aimed at managing the quantity of money in order to meet the requirements of different sectors of the economy and to increase the pace of economic growth.
[36] Which one of the following subjects is not available on the Union List?
A.
Census
B.
Banking
C.
Trade Union
D.
Foreign Loans
Ans:
Trade Union
Explanation :
A trade union (or a labor union in the U.S.) is an association of workers forming a legal unit or legal personhood, usually called a "bargaining unit", which acts as bargaining agent and legal representative for a unit of employees in all matters of law or right arising from or in the administration of a collective agreement.
[37] ‘Black death' is:
A.
Cancer
B.
Plague
C.
AIDS
D.
Gonorrhoea
Ans:
Plague
Explanation :
Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium or by handling an animal infected with plague.
[38] Stars appear to move from east to west because the -
A.
whole universe is moving from east to west
B.
earth is revolving round the sun
C.
earth is rotating from east to west
D.
earth is rotating from west to east
Ans:
earth is rotating from west to east
Explanation :
The stars appear to move from east to west because of the rotation of the earth. The earth rotates from west to east, around its axis.
[39] On the moon, an astronaut can-not drink lemonade with the help of a straw because:
A.
acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less
B.
there is no atmosphere on the moon
C.
lemonade evaporates instantaneously on the moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
there is no atmosphere on the moon
Explanation :
On the moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because there is no atmosphere on the moon.
[40] A particle moving with uniform speed –
A.
must have uniform velocity
B.
cannot have uniform velocity
C.
may have uniform velocity
D.
will have no velocity
Ans:
may have uniform velocity
Explanation :
If the speed of a body is constant but the direction is changing, the velocity will not be uniform. Therefore, a particle moving with uniform speed may have uniform velocity.
[41] Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called –
A.
Radar
B.
Sonar
C.
Pukar
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Sonar
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
Suez Canal joins Mediterranan Sea with Red Sea. It is an artificial waterway in Egypt extending from Port Said to Suez.
[26] Drug which helps to reduce anxiety and brings about calmness is -
A.
tranquiliser
B.
diuretic
C.
analgesic
D.
antihistamine
Ans:
tranquiliser
Explanation :
Analgesic is a substance that relieves pain. Duretic causes an increase in the flow of urine. Antihistamine is a variety of drugs used to treat allergies, especially Hay Fever.
[27] A keel is absent in:
A.
Chicken
B.
Ostrich
C.
Duck
D.
Peacock
Ans:
Duck
Explanation :
A keel is absent in some of the flightless birds. A keel is an extension of the sternum or breastbone. It is not found in duck.
[28] Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by:
A.
Streptomyces
B.
Aspergillus
C.
Pencillium
D.
Bacillus
Ans:
Pencillium
Explanation :
Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by Penicillium notatium. Examples: tetracyclines, chloroamphenicol or a mixtures of differents antibiotics. "
[29] The pigment that protect plants from harmful effect of ultraviolet rays is:
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Carotenoid
C.
Phycocyanin
D.
Plastid
Ans:
Phycocyanin
Explanation :
Phycocyanin is a pigment-protein complex from the light-harvesting phycobiliprotein family, along with allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin. It is an accessory pigment to chlorophyll.
[30] Glycogen, starch and cellulose are polymers of:
A.
Fructose
B.
Glucose
C.
Lactose
D.
Maltose
Ans:
Glucose
Explanation :
Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6. Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide, a subcategory of carbohydrates. Glucose is mainly made by plants and most algae during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight.
[31] A movement along the demand curve of a commodity occurs due to change in:
A.
income of the consumers
B.
its own price
C.
taste of the consumers
D.
expectations of the consumers
Ans:
its own price
Explanation :
The upward movement of a commodity along a demand curve also occurs due to fall in price of a substitute. The upward movement along a demand curve is caused by change in factors other than the price of a good.
[32] GNP calculation through Expenditure Method does not include:
A.
Gross Domestic Private Investments
B.
Net Foreign Investments
C.
Depreciation Expenditures
D.
Private Consumption Expenditure
Ans:
Net Foreign Investments
Explanation :
GNP includes income earned by citizens and companies abroad, but does not include income earned by foreigners within the country.GNP does not include the services used to produce manufactured goods because their value is included in the price of the finished product.
[33] The Cobb-Douglas Production function Q = ALa K(1-a) is based on -
A.
increasing returns to scale
B.
decreasing returns to scale
C.
constant returns to scale
D.
fluctuating returns to scale
Ans:
constant returns to scale
Explanation :
Definition of constant returns to scale. When an increase in inputs (capital and labour) cause the same proportional increase in output. Constant returns to scale occur when increasing the number of inputs leads to an equivalent increase in the output.
[34] Find the odd one out of the following:
A.
Delhi Transport Corporation
B.
Indian Railways
C.
Kingfisher Airlines
D.
Reliance Industries Limited
Ans:
Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation :
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Reliance owns businesses across India engaged in energy, petrochemicals, textiles, natural resources, retail, and telecommunications. Reliance is one of the most profitable companies in India, the largest publicly traded company in India.
[35] Monetary Policy in India is laid down and executed by -
A.
Union Government
B.
ASSOCHAM
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
FICCI
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the Reserve Bank of India and it is aimed at managing the quantity of money in order to meet the requirements of different sectors of the economy and to increase the pace of economic growth.
[36] Which one of the following subjects is not available on the Union List?
A.
Census
B.
Banking
C.
Trade Union
D.
Foreign Loans
Ans:
Trade Union
Explanation :
A trade union (or a labor union in the U.S.) is an association of workers forming a legal unit or legal personhood, usually called a "bargaining unit", which acts as bargaining agent and legal representative for a unit of employees in all matters of law or right arising from or in the administration of a collective agreement.
[37] ‘Black death' is:
A.
Cancer
B.
Plague
C.
AIDS
D.
Gonorrhoea
Ans:
Plague
Explanation :
Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium or by handling an animal infected with plague.
[38] Stars appear to move from east to west because the -
A.
whole universe is moving from east to west
B.
earth is revolving round the sun
C.
earth is rotating from east to west
D.
earth is rotating from west to east
Ans:
earth is rotating from west to east
Explanation :
The stars appear to move from east to west because of the rotation of the earth. The earth rotates from west to east, around its axis.
[39] On the moon, an astronaut can-not drink lemonade with the help of a straw because:
A.
acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less
B.
there is no atmosphere on the moon
C.
lemonade evaporates instantaneously on the moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
there is no atmosphere on the moon
Explanation :
On the moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because there is no atmosphere on the moon.
[40] A particle moving with uniform speed –
A.
must have uniform velocity
B.
cannot have uniform velocity
C.
may have uniform velocity
D.
will have no velocity
Ans:
may have uniform velocity
Explanation :
If the speed of a body is constant but the direction is changing, the velocity will not be uniform. Therefore, a particle moving with uniform speed may have uniform velocity.
[41] Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called –
A.
Radar
B.
Sonar
C.
Pukar
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Sonar
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
A keel is absent in some of the flightless birds. A keel is an extension of the sternum or breastbone. It is not found in duck.
[28] Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by:
A.
Streptomyces
B.
Aspergillus
C.
Pencillium
D.
Bacillus
Ans:
Pencillium
Explanation :
Broad spectrum antibiotics are produced by Penicillium notatium. Examples: tetracyclines, chloroamphenicol or a mixtures of differents antibiotics. "
[29] The pigment that protect plants from harmful effect of ultraviolet rays is:
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Carotenoid
C.
Phycocyanin
D.
Plastid
Ans:
Phycocyanin
Explanation :
Phycocyanin is a pigment-protein complex from the light-harvesting phycobiliprotein family, along with allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin. It is an accessory pigment to chlorophyll.
[30] Glycogen, starch and cellulose are polymers of:
A.
Fructose
B.
Glucose
C.
Lactose
D.
Maltose
Ans:
Glucose
Explanation :
Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6. Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide, a subcategory of carbohydrates. Glucose is mainly made by plants and most algae during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight.
[31] A movement along the demand curve of a commodity occurs due to change in:
A.
income of the consumers
B.
its own price
C.
taste of the consumers
D.
expectations of the consumers
Ans:
its own price
Explanation :
The upward movement of a commodity along a demand curve also occurs due to fall in price of a substitute. The upward movement along a demand curve is caused by change in factors other than the price of a good.
[32] GNP calculation through Expenditure Method does not include:
A.
Gross Domestic Private Investments
B.
Net Foreign Investments
C.
Depreciation Expenditures
D.
Private Consumption Expenditure
Ans:
Net Foreign Investments
Explanation :
GNP includes income earned by citizens and companies abroad, but does not include income earned by foreigners within the country.GNP does not include the services used to produce manufactured goods because their value is included in the price of the finished product.
[33] The Cobb-Douglas Production function Q = ALa K(1-a) is based on -
A.
increasing returns to scale
B.
decreasing returns to scale
C.
constant returns to scale
D.
fluctuating returns to scale
Ans:
constant returns to scale
Explanation :
Definition of constant returns to scale. When an increase in inputs (capital and labour) cause the same proportional increase in output. Constant returns to scale occur when increasing the number of inputs leads to an equivalent increase in the output.
[34] Find the odd one out of the following:
A.
Delhi Transport Corporation
B.
Indian Railways
C.
Kingfisher Airlines
D.
Reliance Industries Limited
Ans:
Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation :
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Reliance owns businesses across India engaged in energy, petrochemicals, textiles, natural resources, retail, and telecommunications. Reliance is one of the most profitable companies in India, the largest publicly traded company in India.
[35] Monetary Policy in India is laid down and executed by -
A.
Union Government
B.
ASSOCHAM
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
FICCI
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the Reserve Bank of India and it is aimed at managing the quantity of money in order to meet the requirements of different sectors of the economy and to increase the pace of economic growth.
[36] Which one of the following subjects is not available on the Union List?
A.
Census
B.
Banking
C.
Trade Union
D.
Foreign Loans
Ans:
Trade Union
Explanation :
A trade union (or a labor union in the U.S.) is an association of workers forming a legal unit or legal personhood, usually called a "bargaining unit", which acts as bargaining agent and legal representative for a unit of employees in all matters of law or right arising from or in the administration of a collective agreement.
[37] ‘Black death' is:
A.
Cancer
B.
Plague
C.
AIDS
D.
Gonorrhoea
Ans:
Plague
Explanation :
Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium or by handling an animal infected with plague.
[38] Stars appear to move from east to west because the -
A.
whole universe is moving from east to west
B.
earth is revolving round the sun
C.
earth is rotating from east to west
D.
earth is rotating from west to east
Ans:
earth is rotating from west to east
Explanation :
The stars appear to move from east to west because of the rotation of the earth. The earth rotates from west to east, around its axis.
[39] On the moon, an astronaut can-not drink lemonade with the help of a straw because:
A.
acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less
B.
there is no atmosphere on the moon
C.
lemonade evaporates instantaneously on the moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
there is no atmosphere on the moon
Explanation :
On the moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because there is no atmosphere on the moon.
[40] A particle moving with uniform speed –
A.
must have uniform velocity
B.
cannot have uniform velocity
C.
may have uniform velocity
D.
will have no velocity
Ans:
may have uniform velocity
Explanation :
If the speed of a body is constant but the direction is changing, the velocity will not be uniform. Therefore, a particle moving with uniform speed may have uniform velocity.
[41] Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called –
A.
Radar
B.
Sonar
C.
Pukar
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Sonar
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
Phycocyanin is a pigment-protein complex from the light-harvesting phycobiliprotein family, along with allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin. It is an accessory pigment to chlorophyll.
[30] Glycogen, starch and cellulose are polymers of:
A.
Fructose
B.
Glucose
C.
Lactose
D.
Maltose
Ans:
Glucose
Explanation :
Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6. Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide, a subcategory of carbohydrates. Glucose is mainly made by plants and most algae during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight.
[31] A movement along the demand curve of a commodity occurs due to change in:
A.
income of the consumers
B.
its own price
C.
taste of the consumers
D.
expectations of the consumers
Ans:
its own price
Explanation :
The upward movement of a commodity along a demand curve also occurs due to fall in price of a substitute. The upward movement along a demand curve is caused by change in factors other than the price of a good.
[32] GNP calculation through Expenditure Method does not include:
A.
Gross Domestic Private Investments
B.
Net Foreign Investments
C.
Depreciation Expenditures
D.
Private Consumption Expenditure
Ans:
Net Foreign Investments
Explanation :
GNP includes income earned by citizens and companies abroad, but does not include income earned by foreigners within the country.GNP does not include the services used to produce manufactured goods because their value is included in the price of the finished product.
[33] The Cobb-Douglas Production function Q = ALa K(1-a) is based on -
A.
increasing returns to scale
B.
decreasing returns to scale
C.
constant returns to scale
D.
fluctuating returns to scale
Ans:
constant returns to scale
Explanation :
Definition of constant returns to scale. When an increase in inputs (capital and labour) cause the same proportional increase in output. Constant returns to scale occur when increasing the number of inputs leads to an equivalent increase in the output.
[34] Find the odd one out of the following:
A.
Delhi Transport Corporation
B.
Indian Railways
C.
Kingfisher Airlines
D.
Reliance Industries Limited
Ans:
Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation :
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Reliance owns businesses across India engaged in energy, petrochemicals, textiles, natural resources, retail, and telecommunications. Reliance is one of the most profitable companies in India, the largest publicly traded company in India.
[35] Monetary Policy in India is laid down and executed by -
A.
Union Government
B.
ASSOCHAM
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
FICCI
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the Reserve Bank of India and it is aimed at managing the quantity of money in order to meet the requirements of different sectors of the economy and to increase the pace of economic growth.
[36] Which one of the following subjects is not available on the Union List?
A.
Census
B.
Banking
C.
Trade Union
D.
Foreign Loans
Ans:
Trade Union
Explanation :
A trade union (or a labor union in the U.S.) is an association of workers forming a legal unit or legal personhood, usually called a "bargaining unit", which acts as bargaining agent and legal representative for a unit of employees in all matters of law or right arising from or in the administration of a collective agreement.
[37] ‘Black death' is:
A.
Cancer
B.
Plague
C.
AIDS
D.
Gonorrhoea
Ans:
Plague
Explanation :
Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium or by handling an animal infected with plague.
[38] Stars appear to move from east to west because the -
A.
whole universe is moving from east to west
B.
earth is revolving round the sun
C.
earth is rotating from east to west
D.
earth is rotating from west to east
Ans:
earth is rotating from west to east
Explanation :
The stars appear to move from east to west because of the rotation of the earth. The earth rotates from west to east, around its axis.
[39] On the moon, an astronaut can-not drink lemonade with the help of a straw because:
A.
acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less
B.
there is no atmosphere on the moon
C.
lemonade evaporates instantaneously on the moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
there is no atmosphere on the moon
Explanation :
On the moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because there is no atmosphere on the moon.
[40] A particle moving with uniform speed –
A.
must have uniform velocity
B.
cannot have uniform velocity
C.
may have uniform velocity
D.
will have no velocity
Ans:
may have uniform velocity
Explanation :
If the speed of a body is constant but the direction is changing, the velocity will not be uniform. Therefore, a particle moving with uniform speed may have uniform velocity.
[41] Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called –
A.
Radar
B.
Sonar
C.
Pukar
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Sonar
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
The upward movement of a commodity along a demand curve also occurs due to fall in price of a substitute. The upward movement along a demand curve is caused by change in factors other than the price of a good.
[32] GNP calculation through Expenditure Method does not include:
A.
Gross Domestic Private Investments
B.
Net Foreign Investments
C.
Depreciation Expenditures
D.
Private Consumption Expenditure
Ans:
Net Foreign Investments
Explanation :
GNP includes income earned by citizens and companies abroad, but does not include income earned by foreigners within the country.GNP does not include the services used to produce manufactured goods because their value is included in the price of the finished product.
[33] The Cobb-Douglas Production function Q = ALa K(1-a) is based on -
A.
increasing returns to scale
B.
decreasing returns to scale
C.
constant returns to scale
D.
fluctuating returns to scale
Ans:
constant returns to scale
Explanation :
Definition of constant returns to scale. When an increase in inputs (capital and labour) cause the same proportional increase in output. Constant returns to scale occur when increasing the number of inputs leads to an equivalent increase in the output.
[34] Find the odd one out of the following:
A.
Delhi Transport Corporation
B.
Indian Railways
C.
Kingfisher Airlines
D.
Reliance Industries Limited
Ans:
Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation :
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Reliance owns businesses across India engaged in energy, petrochemicals, textiles, natural resources, retail, and telecommunications. Reliance is one of the most profitable companies in India, the largest publicly traded company in India.
[35] Monetary Policy in India is laid down and executed by -
A.
Union Government
B.
ASSOCHAM
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
FICCI
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the Reserve Bank of India and it is aimed at managing the quantity of money in order to meet the requirements of different sectors of the economy and to increase the pace of economic growth.
[36] Which one of the following subjects is not available on the Union List?
A.
Census
B.
Banking
C.
Trade Union
D.
Foreign Loans
Ans:
Trade Union
Explanation :
A trade union (or a labor union in the U.S.) is an association of workers forming a legal unit or legal personhood, usually called a "bargaining unit", which acts as bargaining agent and legal representative for a unit of employees in all matters of law or right arising from or in the administration of a collective agreement.
[37] ‘Black death' is:
A.
Cancer
B.
Plague
C.
AIDS
D.
Gonorrhoea
Ans:
Plague
Explanation :
Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium or by handling an animal infected with plague.
[38] Stars appear to move from east to west because the -
A.
whole universe is moving from east to west
B.
earth is revolving round the sun
C.
earth is rotating from east to west
D.
earth is rotating from west to east
Ans:
earth is rotating from west to east
Explanation :
The stars appear to move from east to west because of the rotation of the earth. The earth rotates from west to east, around its axis.
[39] On the moon, an astronaut can-not drink lemonade with the help of a straw because:
A.
acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less
B.
there is no atmosphere on the moon
C.
lemonade evaporates instantaneously on the moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
there is no atmosphere on the moon
Explanation :
On the moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because there is no atmosphere on the moon.
[40] A particle moving with uniform speed –
A.
must have uniform velocity
B.
cannot have uniform velocity
C.
may have uniform velocity
D.
will have no velocity
Ans:
may have uniform velocity
Explanation :
If the speed of a body is constant but the direction is changing, the velocity will not be uniform. Therefore, a particle moving with uniform speed may have uniform velocity.
[41] Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called –
A.
Radar
B.
Sonar
C.
Pukar
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Sonar
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
Definition of constant returns to scale. When an increase in inputs (capital and labour) cause the same proportional increase in output. Constant returns to scale occur when increasing the number of inputs leads to an equivalent increase in the output.
[34] Find the odd one out of the following:
A.
Delhi Transport Corporation
B.
Indian Railways
C.
Kingfisher Airlines
D.
Reliance Industries Limited
Ans:
Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation :
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Reliance owns businesses across India engaged in energy, petrochemicals, textiles, natural resources, retail, and telecommunications. Reliance is one of the most profitable companies in India, the largest publicly traded company in India.
[35] Monetary Policy in India is laid down and executed by -
A.
Union Government
B.
ASSOCHAM
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
FICCI
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the Reserve Bank of India and it is aimed at managing the quantity of money in order to meet the requirements of different sectors of the economy and to increase the pace of economic growth.
[36] Which one of the following subjects is not available on the Union List?
A.
Census
B.
Banking
C.
Trade Union
D.
Foreign Loans
Ans:
Trade Union
Explanation :
A trade union (or a labor union in the U.S.) is an association of workers forming a legal unit or legal personhood, usually called a "bargaining unit", which acts as bargaining agent and legal representative for a unit of employees in all matters of law or right arising from or in the administration of a collective agreement.
[37] ‘Black death' is:
A.
Cancer
B.
Plague
C.
AIDS
D.
Gonorrhoea
Ans:
Plague
Explanation :
Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium or by handling an animal infected with plague.
[38] Stars appear to move from east to west because the -
A.
whole universe is moving from east to west
B.
earth is revolving round the sun
C.
earth is rotating from east to west
D.
earth is rotating from west to east
Ans:
earth is rotating from west to east
Explanation :
The stars appear to move from east to west because of the rotation of the earth. The earth rotates from west to east, around its axis.
[39] On the moon, an astronaut can-not drink lemonade with the help of a straw because:
A.
acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less
B.
there is no atmosphere on the moon
C.
lemonade evaporates instantaneously on the moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
there is no atmosphere on the moon
Explanation :
On the moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because there is no atmosphere on the moon.
[40] A particle moving with uniform speed –
A.
must have uniform velocity
B.
cannot have uniform velocity
C.
may have uniform velocity
D.
will have no velocity
Ans:
may have uniform velocity
Explanation :
If the speed of a body is constant but the direction is changing, the velocity will not be uniform. Therefore, a particle moving with uniform speed may have uniform velocity.
[41] Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called –
A.
Radar
B.
Sonar
C.
Pukar
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Sonar
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the Reserve Bank of India and it is aimed at managing the quantity of money in order to meet the requirements of different sectors of the economy and to increase the pace of economic growth.
[36] Which one of the following subjects is not available on the Union List?
A.
Census
B.
Banking
C.
Trade Union
D.
Foreign Loans
Ans:
Trade Union
Explanation :
A trade union (or a labor union in the U.S.) is an association of workers forming a legal unit or legal personhood, usually called a "bargaining unit", which acts as bargaining agent and legal representative for a unit of employees in all matters of law or right arising from or in the administration of a collective agreement.
[37] ‘Black death' is:
A.
Cancer
B.
Plague
C.
AIDS
D.
Gonorrhoea
Ans:
Plague
Explanation :
Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium or by handling an animal infected with plague.
[38] Stars appear to move from east to west because the -
A.
whole universe is moving from east to west
B.
earth is revolving round the sun
C.
earth is rotating from east to west
D.
earth is rotating from west to east
Ans:
earth is rotating from west to east
Explanation :
The stars appear to move from east to west because of the rotation of the earth. The earth rotates from west to east, around its axis.
[39] On the moon, an astronaut can-not drink lemonade with the help of a straw because:
A.
acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less
B.
there is no atmosphere on the moon
C.
lemonade evaporates instantaneously on the moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
there is no atmosphere on the moon
Explanation :
On the moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because there is no atmosphere on the moon.
[40] A particle moving with uniform speed –
A.
must have uniform velocity
B.
cannot have uniform velocity
C.
may have uniform velocity
D.
will have no velocity
Ans:
may have uniform velocity
Explanation :
If the speed of a body is constant but the direction is changing, the velocity will not be uniform. Therefore, a particle moving with uniform speed may have uniform velocity.
[41] Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called –
A.
Radar
B.
Sonar
C.
Pukar
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Sonar
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Humans usually get plague after being bitten by a rodent flea that is carrying the plague bacterium or by handling an animal infected with plague.
[38] Stars appear to move from east to west because the -
A.
whole universe is moving from east to west
B.
earth is revolving round the sun
C.
earth is rotating from east to west
D.
earth is rotating from west to east
Ans:
earth is rotating from west to east
Explanation :
The stars appear to move from east to west because of the rotation of the earth. The earth rotates from west to east, around its axis.
[39] On the moon, an astronaut can-not drink lemonade with the help of a straw because:
A.
acceleration due to gravity on the moon is less
B.
there is no atmosphere on the moon
C.
lemonade evaporates instantaneously on the moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
there is no atmosphere on the moon
Explanation :
On the moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because there is no atmosphere on the moon.
[40] A particle moving with uniform speed –
A.
must have uniform velocity
B.
cannot have uniform velocity
C.
may have uniform velocity
D.
will have no velocity
Ans:
may have uniform velocity
Explanation :
If the speed of a body is constant but the direction is changing, the velocity will not be uniform. Therefore, a particle moving with uniform speed may have uniform velocity.
[41] Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called –
A.
Radar
B.
Sonar
C.
Pukar
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Sonar
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
On the moon, an astronaut cannot drink lemonade with the help of straw because there is no atmosphere on the moon.
[40] A particle moving with uniform speed –
A.
must have uniform velocity
B.
cannot have uniform velocity
C.
may have uniform velocity
D.
will have no velocity
Ans:
may have uniform velocity
Explanation :
If the speed of a body is constant but the direction is changing, the velocity will not be uniform. Therefore, a particle moving with uniform speed may have uniform velocity.
[41] Device which uses sound waves for detection and ranging is called –
A.
Radar
B.
Sonar
C.
Pukar
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Sonar
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
Sonar is a device or system for finding objects under water by means of reflected sound waves. Radar is a system for finding out the position and movement of solid objects, especially aircraft and ships, when they cannot be seen, by sending out short radio waves which they reflect.
[42] What is the name of the network topology in which there are bi-directional links between each possible node?
A.
Ring
B.
Star
C.
Tree
D.
Mesh
Ans:
Mesh
Explanation :
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet.
[43] LAN stands for -
A.
Local Area Nodes
B.
Large Area Network
C.
Large Area Nodes
D.
Local Area Network
Ans:
Local Area Network
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
[44] Dry Ice is nothing but -
A.
Gaseous carbon dioxide
B.
Washing soda
C.
Solid carbon dioxide
D.
Carbon monoxide
Ans:
Solid carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue (other than incidental frost from moisture in the atmosphere). It is useful for preserving frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[45] Which one of the following is obtained as slag in a blast furnace?
A.
Calcium Carbonate
B.
Calcium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Chloride
D.
Calcium Silicate
Ans:
Calcium Silicate
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO•SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
[46] When H2 gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure the temperature of the gas -
A.
decreases to a small extent
B.
increases
C.
does not change
D.
decreases suddenly
Ans:
increases
Explanation :
When hydrogen, or helium gas is allowed to expand from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure, the temperature of the gas increases to a small extent. In case of other gases the temperature decreases.
[47] In which year the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the former USSR had accident that caused escape of radio nuclides into atmosphere?
A.
1979
B.
1980
C.
1984
D.
1986
Ans:
1986
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
Chernobyl disaster, accident in 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in the Soviet Union, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
[48] Certain desert lizards excrete their wastes in dry form this serves as a means of -
A.
protective mechanism against their predators
B.
limiting factor of the organism
C.
adaptation of the organism to the environment
D.
countering the problem of food scarcity
Ans:
adaptation of the organism to the environment
Explanation :
Certain desert lizards and other desert animals excrete their wastes in dry form. This serves as a means of adaptation of the organism to the environment.
[49] Which one is regarded as "World heritage forest"?
A.
Nandan Kanan in Odisha
B.
Kaziranga in Assam
C.
Sundarbans in West Bengal
D.
Indian Botanical Garden, Shibpur in West Bengal
Ans:
Sundarbans in West Bengal
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.
Explanation :
The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019.
[50] Kidney can be taken from a dying person who has the -
A.
cessation of neurological function only
B.
cessation of cardiac function only
C.
cessation of respiratory function only
D.
cessation of kidney function only
Ans:
cessation of neurological function only
Explanation :
Most people who have kidney transplants get their new kidney from a deceased donor. A deceased donor is someone who has just died. This person or their family members decided to donate healthy organs at the time of death in order to benefit people who need transplants.